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TarJak · 08-24-14, 07:02 PM

25 August 1914

The Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle of NZ, publishes an interesting article on the state of opposing naval forces in the Pacific and Far East: http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi...CC19140825.2.6

The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following promotion in the Most Honourable Order of the Bath:

To be an Ordinary Member of the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order:
Rear-Admiral Archibald Gordon Henry Wilson Moore, C. V. O., C. B.

Japan declares war on Austria-Hungary.

SMS EMDEN steamed through the Sunda Strait picking up radio signals from Dutch warships and on hearing on Siamese radio station Singora of the capture of Liege and Namur, there was a great deal of celebration amongst the crew.

On passing the Tiger Islands that night, the radio office picked up news of the Japanese declaration of war on Dutch radio.

German troops stationed in the Belgian village of Louvain during the opening month of World War I burn and loot much of the town, executing hundreds of civilians.

By nightfall of the 25 August 1914 the retreating II Corps was being closely pursued by the German First Army. I Corps was some way away to the east, and although the newly-arrived 4th Division was moving up alongside II Corps it was clear that the disorganised and greatly fatigued units faced a calamity the next day if the withdrawal was forced to continue. Corps Commander Horace Smith-Dorrien ordered II Corps to stand and fight. The units of the Corps were arranged in the open downs to the west of the small town of Le Cateau.

Germans take Sedan; Maubeuge invested; Mulhausen again evacuated by the French.

Last Namur fort is silenced.

Austrian First Army defeats Russians at Krasnik and advances towards Lyublin.

End of First Austrian invasion of Serbia resulting in complete defeat of the Austrians with heavy losses.

Tepe in Cameroon occupied by the Allies.

Lord Kitchener's first speech as Secretary of State for War. http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi...P19140901.2.91

HMS HAMPSHIRE arrives in Hong Kong.

Antwerp bombed by Zeppelins. This was the first instance of bombing of a civilian population as opposed to purely military targets.

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	25 August 1914 The Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle of NZ, publishes an interesting article on the state of opposing naval forces in the Pacific and Far East: http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi...CC19140825.2.6 The KING (is) pleased to give orders for the following promotion in the Most Honourable Order of the Bath: To be an Ordinary Member of the Military Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of the said Most Honourable Order: Rear-Admiral Archibald Gordon Henry Wilson Moore, C. V. O., C. B. Japan declares war on Austria-Hungary. SMS EMDEN steamed through the Sunda Strait picking up radio signals from Dutch warships and on hearing on Siamese radio station Singora of the capture of Liege and Namur, there was a great deal of celebration amongst the crew. On passing the Tiger Islands that night, the radio office picked up news of the Japanese declaration of war on Dutch radio. German troops stationed in the Belgian village of Louvain during the opening month of World War I burn and loot much of the town, executing hundreds of civilians. By nightfall of the 25 August 1914 the retreating II Corps was being closely pursued by the German First Army. I Corps was some way away to the east, and although the newly-arrived 4th Division was moving up alongside II Corps it was clear that the disorganised and greatly fatigued units faced a calamity the next day if the withdrawal was forced to continue. Corps Commander Horace Smith-Dorrien ordered II Corps to stand and fight. The units of the Corps were arranged in the open downs to the west of the small town of Le Cateau. Germans take Sedan; Maubeuge invested; Mulhausen again evacuated by the French. Last Namur fort is silenced. Austrian First Army defeats Russians at Krasnik and advances towards Lyublin. End of First Austrian invasion of Serbia resulting in complete defeat of the Austrians with heavy losses. Tepe in Cameroon occupied by the Allies. Lord Kitchener's first speech as Secretary of State for War. http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi...P19140901.2.91 HMS HAMPSHIRE arrives in Hong Kong. Antwerp bombed by Zeppelins. This was the first instance of bombing of a civilian population as opposed to purely military targets. Last edited by TarJak; 08-24-14 at 09:06 PM.