What the records say
- When
- 24 Aug 1914
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 50.40° N, 3.75° E
- War
- World War I
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Action of Elouges
The action of Elouges on 24 August 1914 was fought during the First World War. Following the Battle of Mons the British Expeditionary Force was withdrawing, closely followed by the advancing German Army. The British 5th Division was assisted by the 2nd Cavalry Brigade and 3rd Cavalry Brigade.
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