8 September

1914

 * Battle of the Marne (continued). Germans forced back over the river. General Foch's decisive move.
 * Nancy vainly attacked. Troyon bombarded.
 * Galicia: Fierce battle round Rava-Ruska.
 * Mikolajow (Carpathians) captured by Brusilov's army.
 * No The Oceanic wrecked off north coast of Scotland.
 * Mr. Lloyd George: Speech on the need for economy.

1915

 * Zeppelin air raid on East Suffolk and London concludes. Civilian casualties: 18 killed (inc. 6 children) and 37 injured (inc. 13 children). Military casualties: 1 injured.
 * Another Zeppelin air raid on North Riding, Norfolk and London begins.