blabber"In early November 1914, the Germans imposed the time zone used in central Europe and forced the inhabitants to set their watches and public clocks sixty minutes ahead. Many were reluctant to accept 'German time' and continued to use 'Belgian time' among themselves. Reflecting the spirit of resistance that arose in the population, a song made fun of this change....
The song ended:
> Putting your clock forward
> Will but hasten the happy hour
> When we kick out the Boches!"
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