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"This is no proof that our Belgian people are not as foolish as some think, and that there are few in Belgium who voluntarily play soldier."

January 1, 1970

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The Mexican adventure of Maximilian and Charlotte through Belgian eyes. The Mexican Empire in the Newspaper Press (1864-1867). (Wim Bouw), Belgian volunteers for their princess Maximilian's Mexico was in conflict with the United States and the newspapers feared that Belgium would be dragged into a possible war. The lack of volunteers was reported triumphantly to her readership. Het Handelsblad, 20 augustus 1864.

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The Mexican adventure of Maximilian and Charlotte through Belgian eyes. The Mexican Empire in the Newspaper Press (1864-1867). (Wim Bouw), Belgian volunteers for their princess Maximilian's Mexico was in conflict with the United States and the newspapers feared that Belgium would be dragged into a possible war. The lack of volunteers was reported triumphantly to her readership. Het Handelsblad, 20 augustus 1864.