July - August 1914In Ghent 1914, Belgian father Philippe struggles to accept that the German army will invade, even as discontent mounts and soldiers are mobilized.
September - October 1914
E2
September - October 1914Guillaume’s attempt to avoid military conscription fails as the Germans advance, and the news Antwerp will fall creates a rift in Flemish spirits.
October - December 1914
E3
October - December 1914
December 1914 - June 1915
E4
December 1914 - June 1915Guillaume is released, and Christmas brings a seasonal relief from the war, but living under German rule proves tricky for the family.
June - September 1915
E5
June - September 1915The German advance has been slowed and Vincent is delighted when his brother is enlisted. In Ghent, Marie joins the resistance.
December 1915 - October 1916
E6
December 1915 - October 1916Vincent is tired of the senseless bloodshed at the Yser. Guillaume is in charge of officer entertainment. Life in Ghent becomes increasingly complex.
October 1916 - April 1917
E7
October 1916 - April 1917Vincent takes a teaching job in the army and Guillaume gets an English girlfriend. Meanwhile Marie is on the run, and Phillipe is branded a traitor.
April 1917 - November 1917
E8
April 1917 - November 1917Things turn sour for Guillaume and Vincent in the field, as well as for Philippe, who is forced to resign his position at the university.
December 1917 - June 1918
E9
December 1917 - June 1918While love blossoms between Hans-Peter and Marie, hidden secrets come to light, and tragedy strikes the rest of the family.
July - September 1918
E10
July - September 1918With Vincent in prison for a heinous crime and Hans-Peter sent to the front, Marie struggles to help them both as the war draws to a close.
