When Germany invaded Belgium during the First World War, the Belgian parts of Baarle presented a bit of a problem for the Germans, because they were surrounded by neutral Dutch soil. Thus the Baarle-Hertog became a key strategic place for the Belgian army. Perhaps the most impressive act of rebellion was when the army smuggled in a complete communication array, pretending that it was part of the equipment used to build a refugee camp. Some of the materials smuggled in included zinc plates for grounding and dozens of 18-meter (59-foot) ship…
