16 October
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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
- Tsing-tau: General attack begins.
- 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)