4th August
Germany begins its invasion of Belgium, focused against the town of Liège. 60,000 German troops are led by Otto von Emmich.
Around 40,000 Belgian troops under command of General Gérard Leman defend the Liège forts.
Great Britain protests in Berlin against German violation of Belgian treaty.
Bona and Philippeville (Algeria) bombarded by German cruisers "Goeben" and "Breslau".
British mobilisation orders issued.
Sir John Jellicoe takes command of British Fleet.
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