Divers for the Environment June 2022

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BELGIAN MILITARY DIVERS

IN WORLD WAR I FEATURE PATRICK VAN HOESERLANDE

Helmet diving had its risks during peacetime. In times of war, the work became even more dangerous. The diver was completely dependent on his surface crew, making him extra vulnerable.

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