Royal banquet Mercedes Albert (1875-1934) commanded Belgium's forces

Albert (1875-1934) commanded Belgium's forces during the war including the Battle of the Yser in 1914

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The Blitz refers to the strategic bombing campaign conducted by the Germans against London and other cities in England from September of 1940 through to May 1941

Royal banquet Mercedes Albert (1875-1934) commanded Belgium's forcesRoyal banquet, 15th century, (1910). At this time the pourpoint a short jacket was worn with mahoitres padded shoulders. Long poleyns, shoes which were stuffed and padded to prevent them folding over, were worn by the serving men and minstrels too. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910).