23 November

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November

Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 23 November.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 23 November on The Great War wiki.


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1914

Western Front

  • Ypres heavily bombarded by the Germans, much damage done to the Cathedral and Cloth Hall.
  • British trenches near Festubert attacked; some lost, but recovered.

Eastern Front

  • Poland: Russian line shattered by Mackensen between Rzgov and Kolyushki, south-east of Lodz: critical situation.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Naval and Overseas Operations

  • Zeebrugge bombarded by British squadron.
  • German submarine U-18 rammed and sunk; its crew saved.

Political

  • Portugal: Congress authorises the Government to intervene on side of Allies when and how it deems proper.

References/notes

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