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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 8 September.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 8 September on The Great War wiki.

1914

Western Front

• Battle of the Marne (continued). Germans forced back over the river. General Foch's decisive move.
• Nancy vainly attacked. Troyon bombarded.

Eastern Front

• Galicia: Fierce battle round Rava Russka.
• Mikolajow (Carpathians) captured by Brusilov's army.

Naval and Overseas Operations

• The Oceanic wrecked off north coast of Scotland.

Political

• Mr. Lloyd George: Speech on the need for economy.

References/notes

Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)