The aim of my first visit to Belgium was to see the scene of the opening battle of World War II on the Western Front, the Battle of Fort Eben Emael. This small but significant battle entered the annals of military history for its exemplary planning, execution, daring and innovation.
Ypres is a place I've always wanted to come to on a battlefield tour because in this relatively small area some of the major engagements and most intense battles of World War I took place. However, Eben Emael was the subject of this tour so the grim attractions of Ypres had to be put on hold for another time.
After you've experienced my delights or horrors of Belgium, see what the destinations below may have in store for you.
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