The British submarine E13 is shelled by German warships when aground in Danish waters. She is wrecked and interned.
Aug. 19 (Thur.)
A German submarine sinks the White Star liner Arabic south of Ireland.
Aug. 20 (Fri.)
Italy declares war on Turkey.
Novo-Georgievsk is captured by the Germans; a further Russian retreat follows.
Aug. 21 (Sat.)
The British and French Governments declare cotton an absolute contraband of war.
Gallipoli:—A fresh British attack on the Turkish positions at Suvla fails.