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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 3 September.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 3 September on The Great War wiki.
1914
Western Front
- Germans reach and begin to cross the Marne: they occupy line Ville sur Tourbe-River Suippe-Chateau Thierry.
- Germans evacuate Lille.
Eastern Front
- HMS Speedy destroyed by a mine.
Political
- Rome: election of Pope Benedict XV.
- Albania: Prince Wilhelm of Wied leaves.
References/notes
Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)