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Military Mobilization
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Strategic Positioning: The army concentrated in Brabant near the Belgian border to respond to threats.
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Diplomatic Challenges
Balancing Neutrality: The Dutch government had to maintain neutrality while managing diplomatic relations with warring nations.
Neutral Trade Policy: The Netherlands refused to restrict trade for either side to maintain neutrality.
British Blockades: Britain closely monitored Dutch trade routes to prevent goods from reaching Germany.
Defense and Security
Defense Spending: A significant portion of the budget was allocated to fortifications and military preparedness.
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Fortification Strategy: The New Holland Waterline and other defenses were essential to maintaining security.
Political Strategy
Neutrality Policy: The Dutch government followed a strict policy of “friendship with all, alliances with none.”
International Law Advocacy: The Netherlands actively promoted the rights of neutral countries at international conferences.
Peace Conferences: Hosting the 1899 and 1907 Peace Conferences helped solidify the Netherlands’ neutral reputation.