The Germans enter Brussels. They bombard Namur.
The French retire before a German counter-offensive in Lorraine.
A Russian victory at Gumbinnen (East Prussia), which leads to the retirement of the Germans on Königsberg, and to the appointment of Hindenburg to High Command (see Aug. 22).
Aug. 21 (Fri.)
The forts of Namur are silenced.
The Battle of Charleroi (east of Mons) begins (see Aug. 23).
South Africa:—German patrols cross into Union territory near Nakob.
Aug. 22 (Sat.)
The French and Belgians are defeated outside Namur.