Germany issues an ultimatum to Belgium; Belgium rejects the ultimatum
Description
The German ambassador in Belgium delivers a letter to the Belgian foreign ministry, authorized by General Helmuth von Moltke, calling upon Belgium to either accept German occupation or face war. The Belgian Council of State, with King Albert presiding, rejects the ultimatum.
Date
1914 August 2
Source
“Ultimatum to Belgium, Must Aid German Troops.” The New York Times: 2 Aug. 1914, vol. LXIII no. 20,645: 1. The New York Times Company. NYTimes Search. Web. 6 Jul. 2017.