100 years ago today: Great Britain has declared war on
Germany following the sinking of a British mine-layer by the German fleet. The Germans are reported to be advancing on Liège
and Germany has declared war on France although Austria-Hungary has not yet
declared war on either Russia or France.
Britain’s railways have been placed under military control. The fleet is already on a war footing with
the army likely to be so within a few days and the call to arms has been met
with a “rapid and enthusiastic response”.
Australia has offered all her ships and 20,000 men.
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