17 October
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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.
- 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)