British propaganda dramatizing the Rape of Belgium attracted much attention in the US, while Berlin said it was legal and necessary because of the threat of "franc-tireurs" (guerrillas) like those in France in 1870.
Propaganda Britania yang mendramatisir "Pemerkosaan Belgia" menarik banyak perhatian di Amerika Serikat, sementara Berlin menyatakan tindakan tersebut sah dan perlu karena ancaman para "franc-tireurs" (gerilya) seperti yang terjadi di Prancis tahun 1870.