29 July

Events preceding British Declaration of War

 * Russia says as Austria will not consent to interchange of view, Great Britain must take initiative; but she cannot let Austria get ahead of her, and has decided therefore to mobilise Southern Corps on Austrian frontier.
 * Russia officially informed by Germany (but not as a threat) that partial (Russian) mobilisation must be followed by war with Germany. Russia therefore decides on general mobilization, opening her offensive before mobilization is complete (mobilization completes by 24 August).
 * Great Britain again pressed Germany again re mediation, but warns her that she (Great Britain) could not stand aside in all circumstances.
 * Council at Potsdam.
 * Germany makes out that she may not be able to prevent Austria going too far: makes "infamous offer" that if Great Britain would remain neutral Germany would annex no French territory.
 * Austrians bombard Belgrade in afternoon.
 * Unsuccessful Austrian attempt to cross Danube between Belgrade and Gradishte (the first of 18 vain efforts prior to 12 August).
 * MM. Poincaré and Viviani reach Paris.
 * German patrols cross French frontier. Extensive German and Austrian preparations.
 * Tsar tries to stop general Russian mobilisation 11 p.m.

1915

 * - Artillery action Souchez and Soissons sectors, around Arras, etc. Nancy bombed.
 * - Line of Lyublin-Kholm railway cut by enemy. German troops break through Russian positions west of the Veprj. Unsuccessful enemy attempt to advance between Narev and the Orz.
 * - Strong Italian offensive in Cordevole valley.
 * No - Loss of French submarine Mariotte in Dardanelles. Austrians attempt to recapture Pelagosa Island. American Note to Germany concerning the Leelanaw is reported.
 * - Mr. Lloyd George speaks at conference of mining industry.