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3rd August 1914: Sir Edward Grey, the British Foreign Secretary, remarked that “The lamps are going out all over Europe…”
As Foreign Secretary, Sir Edward Grey had attempted to prevent the crisis but these efforts proved unsuccessful and, during the evening of 3 August, he reportedly remarked, “The lamps are going out all over Europe; we sh...
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3rd August 1914: Sir Edward Grey, the British Foreign Secretary, remarked that “The lamps are going out all over Europe…” is an episode from HistoryPod by HistoryPod. As Foreign Secretary, Sir Edward Grey had attempted to prevent the crisis...
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Published Aug 3, 2026, audio available.
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