27 August
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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 27 August.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 27 August on The Great War wiki.
1914
Western Front
- British fall back from St. Quentin.
- Lille and Mezières occupied by the Germans.
- Namur: Last of the forts reduced.
- Ostend occupied by mixed British force (Marines, etc.).
Eastern Front
- SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sunk by HMS Highflyer.
- SMS Magdeburg, German cruiser, destroyed in Gulf of Finland.
Political
References/notes
Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)