The Belgian army is defeated and falls back before the Germans.
A German reverse at Spincourt, in Lorraine.
Aug. 12 (Wed.)
Great Britain declares war on Austria.
Serbia invades Bosnia.
Aug. 13 (Thur.)
Austria invades Serbia (see Aug. 25).
Dar-es-Salaam (German East Africa) is shelled and raided by the British cruisers Astræa and Pegasus.
Aug. 14 (Fri.)
A Russian proclamation guarantees autonomy to Poland.