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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1914
Page
8
The Admiralty released a brief account of the first naval clash between Britain and Germany. Casualties appear unlikely for the blockading squadron, while the fate of the submarine crew remains unconfirmed. The engagement likely occurred near the German coast as submarines sought to disrupt British ships.
British and French columns surge toward Strasbourg and Liege as reports place French and Belgian troops in Alsace Lorraine and Belgium amid heavy fighting. Rumors of Austrian and Italian actions surface while the world reels from a rapidly widening war.
The city of Liege is in German hands while forts around the city hold out. German troops entered Liege after an interval between Evignee and Fleron. General Von Emmich warned civilians of bombardment if armed resistance continued. Martial law declared across Belgium.
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