100 years ago today: The German government has demanded free
passage of its troops through Belgium and this demand has been rejected. Sir Edward Grey has declared that Britain
will stand by its pledges and defend Belgium’s neutrality. It is now clear that
“Great Britain is poised upon the very edge of war with Germany”. A proclamation will be issued for the
mobilisation of Britain’s army; the navy already being placed on a war
footing. German troops have entered
Poland and occupied several towns. It is
looking highly likely that Earl Kitchener will be appointed Secretary of State
for War.
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