The Archive · 1940

King Leopold Speaks

London, May 16.

King Leopold of the Belgians, Brussels radio announced today, Issued proclamation to the Belgian troops folding Liege forts in which Urged that thes continue their resist-

"The King's proclamation to the Bel. iglan heroes was broadcast both French and Flemish.

"Tam calling you who are inthe forts of Liege. T address you, Colonel Bodard, the commander, emeers, noncommissioned ofoers and -men—to Fesist to the utmost for your Fathi land. T am proud of you," the proclamation sald—United Press, Schlieffen Plan Used

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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