18 October
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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 18 October.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 18 October on The Great War wiki.
1914
Western Front
- The Yser held by the Belgians against the Germans: struggle from Lombartzyde to Keyem.
- Roulers occupied by the Germans after fierce three-days' battle.
Eastern Front
- Belgian Coast: British monitors under Admiral Hood aid the Belgians in the Battle of the Yser.
- Loss of British submarine E3 by U-27 announced by German wireless.
References/notes
Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)