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Louis Collard: Belgian Fascist Collaborator Behind the Courcelles Massacre
Louis Collard was one of the most prominent Belgian fascist collaborators during the Nazi occupation of Belgium and a leading figure within the Rexist movement. His career of collaboration culminated in the Courcelles Massacre, one of the most notorious atrocities committed by Belgian collaborators during World War II.
When Nazi Germany invaded Belgium in May 1940, the country quickly fell under occupation. As the Germans consolidated control, they relied heavily on local collaborators to enforce their rule. Among the most committed was Louis Collard, a young and ambitious member of the…
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