Germans Now Admit Severe Repulse by Belgian Troops
A Berlin despatch reports German arm operations failed to take Liege and calls it a minor engagement. Brussels cites heavy German casualties with requests for an armistice by the German commander to bury dead and tend wounded. Forts hold as terrific fighting rages. French forces rush to reinforce Belgium. no North Sea battle yet per Churchill.
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Hammering the Liege Forts in vain during Belgian siege
Despatch from Berlin reports heavy bombardment at Liege with thousands slain as German fleet and mines threaten British paths. Belgian armistice for 24 hours allows German regrouping while Crown Prince rumored to lead reinforcements from Aix-la-Chapelle. Front cable status under censorial control in London and Paris.
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Italy Refuses to Join War in Strong Neutral Stand
The Italian government rejects pressure from Austria and Germany and maintains its neutrality, refusing any move to abrogate its current stance amid wartime tensions.
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Belgians Hold German Army Near Liege In War Update
France says 40 000 Belgians block German advance before Liege as many Germans die Liege resists. Germany asks 24 hour armistice to bury dead not granted by Liege governor. London claims 80 000 Germans before Liege with numbers rising. Kaiser blames jealousy of Europe and proclaims sword must decide. French troops occupy Vic and Moyen Vic in Alsace Lorraine.
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German Version of Liege Siege Attacks Hostile Press
Berlin via London reports the German account of the Liege siege. German advance guards moved along the Belgian frontier, a detachment attempted a coup with boldness, and cavalry entered Liege to seize the commander but he fled. The fortress assault failed. enemy contact persisted. German claim the foreign press will call it a defeat but hail it as heroism.
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Siege Continues as German Guns Rain on London Forts
Reports say siege and field guns pound the city all day with fires lit by shells. German troops reached the beleaguered forts but were driven back, holding two forts captured yesterday while ten remain in defense.
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