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The invasion and subsequent occupation of most of Belgian territory paralyzed the scientific and technological capacities of the country during the war and its aftermath. At the same time, the conflict gave way to a profound reshaping of the cultural and political structures of Belgium’s scientific and technological system. While it is difficult to overlook the extensive immediate impact of World War I on this small industrialized country, it also spurred countless initiatives that would become instrumental for the development of science and technology in the long run. ... : 1914-1918-Online I... Mehr ...