The Great War, 1871–1923 · THE MAP IN AUG 1914

Map of Europe in August 1914

The guns of August · WWI

Europe in August 1914: The guns of August. Since July 1914, 2 territories changed status on this map: Belgium and Luxembourg.

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Map of Europe in August 1914 (WWI): The guns of August. Colours show The Entente & Allies, Germany and its allies — the Central Powers, Entente-aligned & imperial territories. — AUG 1914 · THE GREAT WAR, 1871–1923

What changes on the map

Belgium	— → The Entente & Allies
Luxembourg	— → Under Central Powers occupation

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