Germany had declared war on France then, early on 4 August, Souchon received orders from Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz reading Alliance with Turkey concluded August 3.
Germany had declared war on France then, Souchon received. This was early on 4 August. Orders from Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz reading Alliance with Turkey concluded August 3. August, while still sailing west, he received word this. This was at 6 pm on 3.