August 20 - Brussels Falls

Brussels, abandoned by the Belgians for strategical reasons, is occupied by the Germans.

The Germans parade in occupied Brussels

The Battle of Gumbinnen takes place on the Eastern Front. The Germans launch an offensive against the advancing Russians, but the Russians emerge victorious.

In Picardy, the 26th Brigade RFA, detrains at Le Nouvion at 1.30am. At 5am the brigade marches to Boue where they are billeted in the 1st Brigade (Guards) area.