1914
Western Front
- Battle of the Yser: Germans forced by floods to retreat.
- Ypres closely pressed by the Germans.
- Germans press back French along the Aisne.
Eastern Front
- Poland: Russians defeat Germans at Bakalaryevo.
- South Africa: Rebels routed at Schuit Drift.
- SMS Königsberg discovered hiding in Rufiji River (East Africa).
Political
- Great Britain: Trial of the German spy Karl Hans Lody begins.
- Turkey: Allies' Ambassadors ask for passports.
References/notes
Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)