German Cavalry and Belgian Troops Clash in Halen

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  • On 12 August, the German cavalry began their advance through Belgium, despite the fatigue of their horses caused by the summer heat.
  • The Belgian Headquarters intercepted wireless messages indicating that German troops were approaching de Witte's position.
  • In Halen, a group of Belgian troopers attempted to establish a fortified position, but were driven out by German field artillery.
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The German cavalry did not begin to move until 12 August due to the fatigue of the horses caused by the intense summer heat and a lack of oats. The 2nd Cavalry Division of Major-General von Krane advanced through Hasselt to Spalbeek and the 4th Cavalry Division under Lieutenant-General von Garnier advanced via Alken to Stevoort. The Belgian Headquarters discovered from intercepted wireless messages that German troops were advancing towards de Witte's position and sent the 4th Infantry Brigade to reinforce the Cavalry Division. Marwitz ordered the 4th Cavalry Division to cross the Gete and at 8:45 a.m. the 7th and 9th Jäger battalions advanced. A German scouting party advancing from Herk-de-Stad came under fire from Belgian troops and c. 200 Belgian troopers attempted to set up a fortified position in the old brewery in Halen but were driven out when the Germans brought up field artillery.

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ドイツの騎兵部隊は8月12日までは動き出そうとしなかった。夏の強烈な暑さやオーツ麦の欠乏で馬が疲弊していたためである。 フォン・クレーネ少将の第2騎兵師団は、ハッセルトを通ってシュパルベークに進撃し、 フォン・ガルニエル中将の第4騎兵師団はアルケンを経由してステーヴォールトに進撃した。ベルギーの司令部は無線通信を傍受し、ドイツ軍部隊はヴィッテのところに向かっており、第4歩兵旅団を騎兵師団に増強するために送られている、ということを知った。 マルビッツは、第4騎兵師団にゲーテ川を渡るよう指令し、午前8時45分に、第7、際9猟兵大隊も前進させた。 ヘルク・デ・スタットから進んできたドイツの斥候部隊はベルギー軍部隊と交戦した。約200名のベルギー軍はハーレンの古い醸造所に陣地を設けようとしたが、ドイツ軍の野戦砲兵がやってくると追い払われた。

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