Journal Index

1. July 23- Austria gives ultimatum to Serbia
2. July 24- Russia intends to back Serbia
3. July 27- Grey's peace conference; holiday plans in danger
4. July 28- Germany declines peace conference
5. July 29- Fighting begins in Serbia
6. August 1- Germany declares war on Russia
7. August 2- Should Britain fight?
8. August 3- Belgian neutrality threatened
9. August 3 (cont.)- Germany declares war against France
10. August 4- Britain declares war on Germany
11. August 5- Food hoarding begins in London
12. August 7- German spies; Red Cross; Press Bureau
13. August 15- Rumours of Black Watch massacre
14. August 17- Rumours of B.E.F. casualties disproved
15. August 20- More rumours- German atrocities in Belgium
16. August 23- End of the World?
17. August 27- Recruitment; casualty lists
18. August 29- Vengeance against Germany; slackers
19. August 31- Women in the War effort; Indian troops
20. September 4- Rumour of Russian troops; Belgian refugees