Dreadful Monday

Edit

Classify

Create

Description

Monday, 19 October 1914, the day on which the Germans took Roeselare, is known in the district as 'Schuwe Maandag' or 'Dreadful Monday'.

Invasion
Starting at 1 pm, the Germans subjected Roeselare to a devastating rain of shells from Ardooie, Kachtem and Izegem. After heavy fighting with the French, they eventually took the town. The Germans subsequently took out their rage on the local population because of the resistance they encountered. Roeselare was to be made to pay for the German casualties.

Chaos and caprice
Partly because of this, the taking of Roeselare developed into chaos and capricious acts. Drunken German soldiers set fire to 252 houses and took hostages. One group of captured civilians was shot in the area of De Vierweg, another at a farm opposite the Spanjeschool. In the end, about forty people were killed.

Toerisme Roeselare

| | Public

Address

populierstraat, Roeselare

Statistics

Quickly to

Things to do in surrounding Sights nearby Destinations close by

Looking for routes that pass here?

Nearby routes

Things to do in surrounding Show all

Select one of the most popular activities below or refine your search.

- RouteYou Selections -

Discover the most beautiful and popular trails in the area, carefully bundled into appropriate selections.

Sights nearby Show all

Select one of the most popular categories below or be inspired by our selections.

- RouteYou Selections -

Discover the most beautiful and popular attractions in the area, carefully bundled in appropriate selections.

Plan your route

With RouteYou, it's easy to create your own customised maps. Simply plot your route, add waypoints or nodes, add places of interest and places to eat and drink, and then easily share it with your family and friends.

Route planner