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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 17 October.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 17 October on The Great War wiki.

1914

Western Front

• Herlies captured by the Allies: End of the offensive of the Allies.
• Heavy German counter-attacks impose a strenuous defensive for a period extending to 17 November.

Eastern Front

• Poland: Crisis of Battle of Warsaw: Russian reinforcements reach the city and save it from capture.

Naval and Overseas Operations

• HMS Undaunted with accompanying destroyers sink four German destroyers off Dutch coast.

References/notes

Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)