German occupation of north-east France during World War I

German soldiers resting during the occupation of the town of Hautmont.
German occupation of the city hall (hôtel de ville) of Caudry, France, during World War I.

The German occupation of north-east France refers to the period in which French territory, mostly along the border with Belgium and Luxembourg, was under military occupation by the German Empire during World War I.

This entailed various impositions on the population, including malnutrition, forced labor, and requisitions of property, services, and goods.