The Germans approach Nancy: the Battle of Nancy (see Sept. 11).
General von Hindenburg is appointed to command the German armies in East Prussia.
Aug. 23 (Sun.)
Japan declares war on Germany.
Namur is captured by the Germans.
The Battle of Mons.
The Battle of Charleroi ends in the defeat of the French (see Aug. 21).
East Prussia:—The Russians are victorious at Frankenau.
Galicia:—The Russians take Brody and Tarnopol (see Sept. 1 and 7, 1915).
Aug. 24 (Mon.)