Identifier: literarydigesthi01hals (find matches)
Title: The Literary digest history of the world war, compiled from original and contemporary sources: American, British, French, German, and others
Year: 1919 (1910s)
Authors: Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting), 1851-1919, comp
Subjects: World War, 1914-1918
Publisher: New York, London, Funk & Wagnalls Company
Contributing Library: Columbia University Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN

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he FrenchAmbassador in London, by wire to inform Sir Edward Greyof the measures then taken by France. On August 4 theGermans were near Longwy, in Old Lorraine, and soon in-vaded Cirey-sur-Vezouze. Other violations of French terri-tory were reported. German detachments visited outlyingfarms at Lepuix, near Belfort, and requisitioned cattle.German troops crossed into French territory near Mars-la-Tour, scene of one of the most important battles of theFranco-Prussian War. Through the night, German troopscontinued to harry French outposts along the frontier. TheFrench, however, refused to be drawn beyond the zone whichthey had left unoccupied on the frontier. Wild enthusiasm prevailed on the Paris boulevards whenthe order for mobilization became known. Crowds fell intomilitary formation and marched through the streets, wavingthe flag of the Republic and singing the Marseillaise.There was continuous cheering and throwing of hats intothe air. Women and children gathered on the sidewalks 168
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RAYMOND POINCARe, President of the French Republic DECLARATIONS OF WAR weeping. Stores and cafes became deserted. A processionheaded by men bearing the French, Russian, and Britishflags and numbering 3,000, passed along the boulevards.Paraders when passing groups of Germans sang theMarseillaise and shouted Conspuez IEmpereur Guil-laume! ^ Autobusses disappeared, requisitioned for thearmy. Most motor taxicabs were also taken. Horse cabsbecame rare because horses were generally commandeeredby the military authorities. The telephone service was com-pletely suspended. Germany Against Belgium—August 4, 1914The declaration of Germany against Belgium followedspeedily after the announcement of war with France. Somedays earlier, however (on July 31), Germany had beenasked by Great Britain if she would respect the neutralityof Belgium. Great Britain had asked France and Germanysimultaneously whether they would respect that neutrality,as it had been guaranteed by Prussia, France, and GreatBrit

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