The witness speaks of 16 to 20
women, about a dozen children, and half a dozen men being there.
Seven or eight women and five or six very young children were utilized
in this way by some Uhlans between Landrecies and Guise.
A Belgian soldier saw an incident of this character during the retreat
from Namur.
At the battle of Malines 60 or 80 Belgian civilians, among whom were
some women, were driven before the German troops. Another witness saw a
similar incident near Malines, but a much larger number of civilians was
involved, and a priest was in front with a white flag.
In another instance, related by a Belgian soldier, the civilians were
tied by the wrists in groups.
At Eppeghem, where the Germans were driven back by the Belgian sortie
from Antwerp, civilians were used as a cover for the German retreat.
Near Malines, early in September, about 10 children, roped together,
were driven in front of a German force.
At Londerzeel 30 or 40 civilians, men, women, and children, were placed
at the head of a German column.
One witness from Termonde was made to stand in front of the Germans,
together with others, all with their hands above their heads.
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