From: Reinhard Date: 03 Oct 15 - 02:12 PM
Teribus, the song is originally about the War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713), but its verses are also applicable to the slaughter of the First World War.

From: Teribus Date: 03 Oct 15 - 04:16 PM
Applicable in what way?

From: Teribus Date: 04 Oct 15 - 06:41 AM
The low countries Netherlands and Belgium can be accurately described and have been by those studying the history of conflict in Europe as the crucible of Europe certainly true for the last 600 years.

Teribus - I think you've answered your own question.