"Why is it necessary that this precious blood be shed for a cause without a very avowable character, for a cause for which the faults of the emperor Maximilian who personifies her, removed what they could inspire of real interest and of deep sympathy ?"
— Belgian Legion

January 1, 1970

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BelgiumHistory of MexicoBelgian Colonial EmpireSecond Mexican EmpireBelgian Legion
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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), Tacámbaro Le Bien Public, 30 mei 1865.