H.M.S. Amphion (light cruiser) is sunk by a mine in the North Sea.
The Goeben and the Breslau escape at dusk from Messina and run for the Dardanelles.
Aug. 7 (Fri.)
Fall of Liége; but its northern forts hold out (see Aug. 15).
A French reconnaissance into Alsace: Altkirch is captured.
The Russians invade East Prussia.
H.M.S. Gloucester (light cruiser) attacks and pursues the Goeben and the Breslau in the Mediterranean.
Aug. 8 (Sat.)
The French occupy Mulhausen, in Alsace.
A British and French force enters Togoland (see Aug. 26).