Aug. 26 (Sat.)
The Somme Front:—A strong attack by the Prussian Guard near Thiepval is repulsed by the British.
East Africa:—Mrogoro, the seat of German Government in the colony, is captured by the British.
Aug. 27 (Sun.)
Roumania declares war on Austria.
Aug. 28 (Mon.)
Germany declares war on Roumania.
Italy declares war on Germany.
The Roumanians invade Transylvania.