Germans suffer heavy losses at Fort Seraing defense
Brussels August 12 German forces launch a desperate assault on Fort Seraing south of Liege and are repulsed with heavy casualties. Belgian reports claim about 800 German dead in a confined area and a shattered bridge along the crossing route. Belgian women defend Herstal factory amid siege with boiling water and improvised weapons.
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German Losses Reported in Belgium Campaign
A Brussels official announce says German losses in Belgium include 31 700 total with 2000 dead 20000 wounded and 9700 prisoners. Maastricht dispatch notes Germans occupy Tongres near Liege as Belgians retreat. British plan to mine North Sea cited with caution for neutral shipping.
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