German Moselle Army Advances Toward Paris Invasion
The German army of the Moselle pushes into French territory in a fan shaped advance aimed at Paris. Skirmishes erupt at Longwy and Ligny on the frontier while patrols appear near Montmedy and Marville. The Meuse and Rhine forces maneuver as Liege fights continue and air reconnaissance notes German cavalry movements in Belgian territory.
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Moselle
France
Longwy
Longuyon
Luxemburg
Belgium
Virton
Houffalize
Line of French Advance in Alsace Lorraine Hauser
Germans attacked French lines in Alsace Lorraine but were driven back with heavy losses. A German armored train was seized by the French. Rumors said Colmar had been reached, but this was not confirmed. Western front fighting grows fierce as Russia and Austria ready for a large, savage clash. Reports from St Petersburg and Vienna claimed Russian and Austrian gains. Russian advances in Galicia and fighting near Zalotche were noted, with Austrian forces countering in various sectors. Goeben and Breslau cruisers were captured and escaped as usual. Italy considered joining the Triple Entente, and Antivari bombardment provoked Italian protests at Vienna. Japan’s stance remains cautious, with potential support for Britain if needed.
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Vienna
St. Petersburg
Austrian Galicia
Zalotche
Vilna
Zenstochowa
Nichow
Kielce
Breslau
Rome
Greece
Dardanelles
Balkan
Austria
Servia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Alsace-Lorraine
Scutari
Albania
London
Italy
Antivari
Japan
Far East
Kill Priest Who Refused Keys
Special Correspondent reports in Brussels via London that a priest in Popinster was shot in the public square after refusing to surrender church keys to German cavalry. He died while defending sanctuary for women and children as Belgian forces pursued the attackers.
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Boston Post
London Standard
Brussels
London
Popinster
Two Great Battles Loom in Western Front Layout
Paris Aug 11 Two major land battles seem imminent one between Belgian and French forces and the German Army of the Meuse east of Liege and the other between the French and the German army of the Moselle along the Longwy to Spincourt front A third possible clash may occur in Alsace near Neu Breisach despite French efforts to reach Strassburg. Reports speak of large opposing forces skirmishes along the line and uncertainty from Berlin Paris and the war office. British troops in Belgium near Namur prepare to stand fast as the Liege forts resist the German advance while a North Sea clash may be imminent and the Dutch Red Cross readies ships for hospital needs.
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the Moselle
the Meuse
Germany
Paris
The
Meuse
Belgium
Moselle
Luxemburg
Lorraine
France
Rheims
Verdun
Maubeuge
Liege
Namur
Brussels
Holland
Antwerp
Army of the Moselle
Longwy
Spincourt
Alsace
Mulhausen
Neu Breisach
Grand Duchy of
Longuyon
Marville
Montvedy
Virton
British War Office
North Sea
Rotterdam
Holland-American Steamship Line
Hook of Holland
Dutch Red Cross Society
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Metz
Bonhomme
Vosges
Alsach
Strassburg
Mans
Napoleon
Tongres
St. Trond
Brlin
War Office
Ater
Mul
Valtkirch
Schlestadt
Colmar
E. B. Whitby
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