Chronological events
1914
- 23 Aug - Blocked and bombarded by the Japanese.
- 02 Sep - Japanese troops landed.
- 24 Sep - British troops arrive.
- 16 Oct - General attack begins.
- 01 Nov - Bismarck forts silenced.
- 06 Nov - Central fort stormed.
- 07 Nov - Surrender of the place.
References/notes
Source: Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)