Austria begins a second invasion of Serbia (see Sept. 15).
The formation of the British Royal Naval Division is announced.
Sept. 8 (Tues.)
The advance of the Allies in France continues. Von Kluck is now definitely in retreat.
H.M.S. Oceanic (armed merchant cruiser) is wrecked and lost off the Shetland Islands.
Sept. 9 (Wed.)
The decisive day of the Battle of the Marne: the British cross the river and advance north of it; the French carry the Ourcq. Foch makes a decisive move with the 9th French Army.
General Botha announces the decision of the South African Government to undertake an expedition against German South-West Africa.
Sept. 10 (Thur.)