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[[strikethrough]] The [[/strikethrough]] Cavalry evacuate Binche, moving south 
Enemy occupy Binche.

Mons is now a salient. General Hamilton of the 3d division retired before dark.  
That afternoon, Joffre telegraphs situation is serious.  3 German army corps are moving in front and their cups are moving in a turning movement on Tournay.
2 reserve French divisions are retiring.  The Germans occupy the passages of the Sambre between Charlevoi and Namur.

Position prepared back of Mons-Maubeuge, to Jenlain-
2d Corp retires to Dour-Quarouble-Frameries enabling Haig to withdraw to Maubeuge position

Allenby receives word from 5th Division they are in difficulties.  Goes to assistance.
  
Gen. de Lisle of the 2d Cavalry Brigade, tries to make mounted attack on enemy's flanks.  Held up by wire 9th Lancers & 18th Hussars suffer.

4th Division arrived by train at Le Cateau

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Tournai Charleroi {?}