British Cycle Corps with Colt Gun
British report describes heavy fighting at Lens with German assaults repulsed at heavy losses. French communique notes progress near Soissons and Verdun while Vosges night attacks fail. Berlin claims repulses of First and Tenth Russian armies and 2000 prisoners at Grojec. Russian victory reports debunked.
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Lens
French War Office
Soissong
Aisne
Verdun
Vosges
Bau-de-Sapt
St. Dic
London
Reuter
Berlin
Schirwindt
East Prussia
Poland
Vistula
Grojec
Warsaw
Second
Augustowo
Suwalki
Russian Poland
Tannenberg
Interberg
Belgium
Ostend
Soissons
Ar Bonne
Woevre
Arras
Albert
Craonne
Saint Die
Wirballen
Russian
Rebels Split South Africa Forces Near Cape Provinces
London reports the government says troops under Colonel Maritz have revolted in the northwest Cape provinces near German Southwest Africa. Martial law is proclaimed across the Union as Boers allied with Germany are alleged to back the rebellion.
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London
Union of South Africa
South Africa
Maritz
Cape Provinces
British South Africa
England
Warsaw
United States
Russia
Galicia
Przemsyn
Cracow
Vienna
Jaroslav
Iezaysk
Germany
Portugal
Reuter
Lisbon
Cape Town
Paris
Rondony
Marcot
Red Cross Corps
Reims
Poland
Dneister
Petrograd
Amsterdam
Berlin
Przemysl
Kaiser's Reinforcement Report Amid Oostend Fall News
Amsterdam dispatch reports Ostend fallen to German forces as 400000 troops are sent to reinforce the western front. In naval losses, the British cruiser Hawke was sunk and Pegasus reportedly damaged, with several German units also claimed sunk. Meanwhile fighting near Warsaw and in French theaters continues with shifting gains and heavy casualties.
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London
Amsterdam
Ostend
Hawke
Pegasus
Zanzibar
Hugh Willams
North Sea
Theseus
Amphion
Pathfinder
Aboukir
Cressy
Hogue
Speedy
West Front
Copenhagen
Reuters
Brendenburg
Washington
Hannescamps
Albert
France
Paris
Warsaw
Ivangorod
Russian Poland
Przemysl
Petrograd
Vienna
Tokio
Tsing Tau
Belgium
Antwerp
Ghent
Russian
Poland
Battle of Soissons Seen by War Correspondent
Paris report by John Ashton describes Near Soissons fighting along the left wing with General von Kluch's army, German shelling near Vauxbuin, the French artillery batteries, and a perilous cellar shelter scene amid bombardment. The piece notes widespread casualties, hospital crowding, and the presence of German troops in chalk quarries overlooking Soissons.
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John Ashton
Chicago Tribune
Paris
von Kluch
Reims
Verdun
Prince of Wurtemburg
Meaux
Varennes
Lizy
the Marne
Soissons
Vauxbain
Vauxhuin
Vauxhurn
Belgian capital on French soil now at Havre
London reports Ostend and Ypres fall developments as German forces advance in Belgium. Lille and Bruges seized, Ghent captured, and Belgian archives moved to Havre. Neutral Scheldt status reaffirmed while Dutch-Habsburg treaties guide waterways. About 20 000 Belgian soldiers remain prisoners in Antwerp.
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Havre
London
Ostend
Ypres
War Office
Belgium
Bruges
Ghent
Paris
Lille
France
Albert
Berlin
Scheldt
Antwerp
Netherlands
Germany
Holland
Germans claim complete control of Antwerp forts
Antwerp and surrounding forts are now in German hands after 11 days of fighting. The Belgian army largely escaped. British brigades participated, with two reaching Ostend and one cut off near Lokeren leading to 2,000 interned in Holland. German indemnity set at 20 million pounds.
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Paris
Antwerp
Admiralty
Ostend
Lokeren
East Flanders
Ghent
Holland
Germany
German Offensive Preparation Across 300 Mile Front
London reports the entire German front preparing a renewed offensive along a corridor stretching 300 miles. German cavalry nears Ostend and uhlans guard a Prussian force west of Lille while Belgium’s line aims to connect with the German right in France. French troops concentrate at Ostend with British and Canadian reinforcements as activity centers around Arras Soissons Verdun and Lille hinterlands.
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Warsaw
Petrograd
London
Russian Poland
Ostrolenks
Sandomir
Galicia
Ostend
Chent
London Star
Rotterdam
Lille
Belgium
France
Oise
Arras
Soissons
Verdun
Antwerp
Belfort
Lassigny
Roye
Lens
Arrae
Uhlans Ride Into Sedan in Scout Beating French Fire
Berlin reports describe Count Wedel leading twelve uhlans from Bouillon toward Sedan on August 25 to probe enemy occupation. The patrol faced French fire, panic among residents, and a clash with 30 infantry. one NCO was killed. Sergeant Janssen kept pace, signaling a retreat under heavy fire.
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Berlin
General Staff
Count Wedel
Uhlans
Rode
Bouillon
Sedan
Lancers
Janssen
Learn How German Monster Guns Effective Yet Hard to Use
London reports an injured artillery officer returning from the front details the 17 inch German howitzers. He says they are effective under proper conditions but difficult to handle and transport. At close range they are less dangerous, and French troops counter them by advancing after passing their fire zone using 76 millimeter guns to sweep and capture the German guns.
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Leerte Milan
Villers-Cotterets
Red Cross
Soissons
Vauxbuin
London
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