8 September
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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.
- The Oceanic wrecked off north coast of Scotland.
Political
- Mr. Lloyd George: Speech on the need for economy.[1]
References/notes
Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)
- ↑ "Silver Bullet" speech at Local Government Board to Deputation from the Association of Municipal Corporations. Points out necessity for curtailing expenditure and foretells heavy outgoings.