[6] cf. Von Bieberstein at the Hague Conference of 1907, “The international law which we wish to create should contain only those clauses the execution of which is possible from a military point of view.” (Actes et Documents I., page 282.)

[7] Holtzendorff, IV., 385.

[8] Ibid., IV., 374. This is an important admission in view of what the Germans allege to have happened in Belgium.

[9] German White Book: Introductory Memorandum.

[10] German White Book: Introductory Memorandum.

[11] Belgian Grey Book (Correspondance Diplomatique relative à la Guerre de 1914), No. 8 (dated July 29th, 1914).

[12] Ibid., No. 2 (July 24th, 1914).

[13] British Blue Book (Great Britain and the European Crisis), Nos. 85 and 122.

[14] G. W. B. (Appendix C), General Report on Dinant.

[15] Ibid., Introductory Memorandum.