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Chief of the German General Staff, General Erich von Falkenhayn. Image in public domain.

Chief of the German General Staff, General Erich von Falkenhayn.
Image in public domain.

  • Fearing British retaliatory raids for German airship raids against London, Chief of the German General Staff General Erich von Falkenhayn issues a statement pointing out that German Army airships are restricted to bombing London’s docks and harbor works and are prohibited from attacking the central City of London.