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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 26 October.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 26 October on The Great War wiki.

1914

Western Front

• Battle of the Yser: German progress stopped: attack on Pervyse repulsed.
• Heavy fighting round Ypres, La Bassée and Arras.

Naval and Overseas Operations

• South Africa: Lt-Col. Maritz driven into German territory.
• Cameroons: Allies occupy Duala.

References/notes

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