December 16 - Remember Scarborough!

The German Navy bombards Hartlepool, Scarborough and Whitby. The attacks results in more than 700 casualties, chiefly civilian. You can read more on the Hartlepool raid on the BBC Website.

The attack resulted in public outrage towards the German Navy (for attacking civilians), and against the Royal Navy (for its failure to prevent the raid).

The attack is used as part of a British propaganda campaign, with the slogan 'Remember Scarborough!', being used in recruitment posters.

August 28 - Battle of Heligoland Bight

The first naval battle takes place off Heligoland Bight. One German destroyer and three light cruisers are sunk by the Royal Navy, with three more light cruisers damaged. The British suffered one light cruiser and three destroyers damaged.

The German light cruiser, SMS Mainz, sinking

Lord Kitchener calls for another 100,000 volunteers between the ages of 19 and 35. These become collectively known as "K2".

The Defence of the Realm Act is amended, and becomes known as the "Defence of the Realm (No. 2) Act 1914"

In France, the 26th Brigade RFA marches to St Gobain