Wednesday, 30 July 2014

Monday 3 August 1914


As at 3 August 1914 the British Army owned just 80 motor vehicles of which 15 were motorcycles.

Belgian answer to German Note, refusing demands, 7 a.m. King of Belgians appeals to King George for diplomatic intervention to safeguard Belgian integrity.

Luneville bombed by German airmen. Skirmish between outposts near Libau.

Grand Duke Nicholas proclaimed Generalissimo of Russian forces.

Germany declares war on France.

Order for British mobilisation.

Sir Edward Grey speaks in House of Commons.

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