The German naval forces retire from the Gulf of Riga (see Aug. 17 and 18).
Aug. 23 (Mon.)
The Germans take Ossowietz. The Austro-Germans occupy Kovel.
A Franco-British squadron bombards Zeebrugge.
Aug. 25 (Wed.)
Brest-Litovsk is taken by the Germans.
Aug. 26 (Thur.)
The Russians evacuate the fort of Olita on the Niemen.
A British aeroplane bombs and sinks a German submarine near Ostend.
Aug. 27 (Fri.)