China declares war on Germany and Austria.
Peace proposals by the Pope are delivered to the belligerent Governments.
Aug. 15 (Wed.)
The British attack from north of Loos to north of Lens: Hill 70 and several villages are captured and the defences of Cité St. Auguste penetrated in the northern sector; German positions are carried near Lens.
Aug. 16 (Thur.)
The British attack east and north of Ypres, and capture Langemarck.
The French advance near Craonne.
The Germans are checked by the Roumanians in Moldavia.
An action between British and German destroyers in the Bight of Heligoland.