German Invasion Deepens European Crisis
A sweeping report describes Germany seizing Luxemburg and marching into France toward Paris, with Britain wary of entering the war. It notes air battles and a possible seizure of the Kronprinzessin Cecilie, while Italy clings to neutrality and Americans abroad face travel and financial disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Luxemburg
France
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Plymouth
Great Britain
Pacific
German Troops Invade France Amid Neutrality Breach
London reports German forces crossed into France near Cirey and Luxemburg as Paris confirms invasion without a war declaration. Reports claim 20,000 troops at Nancy with heavy French losses unconfirmed. Belgium neutrality contested as Britain vows protection.
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London
France
Paris
Cirey
Nancy
Strassburg
Grand Duchy of
Luxemburg
Belgium
Germany
Longwy
Brussels
Traves
Trois Vierges
Grand Duchy
Liege
Jules Cambon
Berlin
Great Britain
Eee
Menage Tongland
Russia Slow to Act in War Fronts Across Europe
The day’s news notes France and Russia’s apparent reluctance to reprisals. Russian troops crossed the German border only as scouts while Germany concentrates on France, with no move to attack Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
Berlin
Russia
France
Austria
Servia
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Nicholas Nicola
England
London Chronicle
Kronprinzessen Cecilie
Bremen
Charles Beresford
Oxford
Cambridge
Dogger Banks
North Sea
Wesel
Coblenz
Cologne
Roland Garros
Vienna
Holland
Luxemberg
Italy
Joffre
International
Lord’ Kitchener
Ofaengland
GEM Horrien Dore
Erans
Kiel
Prussia
Kiel Canal
Fleret
Frontier
Saarbrucken
Prince Imperial
Fronc Tier
Metz
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