August 2
German troops occupy Luxembourg.
Germany delivers an ultimatum to Belgium, demanding that the German army be allowed to move through Belgian territory. Belgium refuses.
The French government appropriates fifty aircraft being constructed for Turkey.
The British government seizes two battleships also being built under a Turkish contract. Britain tells France that if German ships attack French shipping in the North Sea that the Royal Navy will provide assistance.
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“Never do anything you can't take back.”
—Rocky Russo
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