When it comes to the Germans crossing swords w/ other proof facilities, German 1st took on Great Britain in 1893 and established reciprocity. France followed in 1904. The Austro-Hungarian Empire(where 1/2 of German exports were destined) attempted in 1893 but they withdrew as the Germans demanded that the Austro-Hungarian Empire cease reciprocity w/ Belgium. The Austro-Hungarian Empire finally attained reciprocity in 1910, where the Belgians vehemently opposed this deal, for good reason. It seems the Germans were always kicking the Belgians to the curb and that was why the Belgians were continually updating their proof laws??


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