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*[[Poland]]: Germans within seven miles of [[Warsaw]], which the Russians prepare to evacuate. |
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===Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres=== |
===Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres=== |
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*[[Tsing-tau]]: General attack begins.<ref>General bombardment of [[Tsing-tau]] from the sea by combined British and Japanese forces, assisted by aeroplanes. "Iltis" and "Kaiser" forts considerably damaged. Casualties to the [[Allies]]: 3 only, all British.</ref> |
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*[[Tsing-tau]]: General attack begins. |
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===Naval and Overseas Operations=== |
===Naval and Overseas Operations=== |
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*{{HMS|Yarmouth}} sinks the {{SMS|Eden}}'s collier, ''Markomannia''. |
*{{HMS|Yarmouth}} sinks the {{SMS|Eden}}'s collier, ''Markomannia''. |
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Revision as of 22:10, 24 January 2018
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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 16 October.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 16 October on The Great War wiki.
1914
Western Front
- Aubers, Armentieres, Neuve Chapelle and Warneton occupied by the Allies.
- Belgians driven out of Houthulst Forest.
- Battle of the Yser begins with German attack on Dixmude.
Eastern Front
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres
- HMS Yarmouth sinks the SMS Eden's collier, Markomannia.
- Cattaro bombarded by the Allied fleets.
Political
References/notes
Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)