SMS Breslau

Chronological events

1914

• 04 Aug - Bombards Bona and Philippeville.
• 05 Aug - Chased into Messina Harbour by British cruisers.
• 06 Aug - Escapes Messina with help of the Goeben.
• 11 Aug - Enters the Dardanelles.
• 12 Aug - Reported purchase of by Turkey.
• 18 Nov - Engaged with Russian squadron.

References/notes

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