During most of World War II, Brussels was the capital of Nazi Occupied Belgium and Northern France. While there was not a lot of active battle during World War II in Belgium, more than four years of occupation left a big mark on the city. The German military, Nazis, Gestapo, and SS were all present in Brussels, headquartered in one of the many requisitioned public and private buildings. But, as in other occupied countries during World War II, there was also a strong Belgian resistance movement and, unfortunately, an equally strong collaboration with the Nazis.
Nowadays, there are still many reminders and traces of these dark years in Brussels, but you really have to know where to look. This video will take you to five of these World War II sites right in the center of Brussels. You might have walked right by them without knowing their dark World War II past.
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