Stolpersteine in Charleroi a small "Jewish Quarter", with small shops in Rue Neuve, Rue de la Régence and Boulevard Bertrand, with grocers, butchers, restaurant owners, hairdressers or shoemakers. In 1928, the existence of the Community Israelite of Charleroi was recognised through a Royal Decree. However, in the 1930s the severe economic crisis endangered the Jewish community, and was followed by the rise of extremism. In 1933, Hitler captured power in Germany. In 1936, in Belgium, 21 right-wing members of parliament were elected. Then Hitler caused World War II and invaded Belgium on 10 May 1940. The country was forced to capitulate on the
Delbrücker SC Delbrücker SC Delbrücker SC is a German association football club playing in Delbrück, North Rhine-Westphalia. The origins of the club lie in the founding of the youth's football club "DJK Delbrück" in 1920. This in turn led to the formation of "Ballverein Delbrück" in 1925 which took up play in the Westdeutschen Fußballverband (West German Football Federation). After World War II the club resumed play locally with the youth side enjoying some early success in enjoying an undefeated season and capturing the East Westphalian title before dropping a 1:2 decision in the overall regional final. However, "BVD" ran into some