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

1914

Western Front

• The Aisne: Local combats only.
• Battle of Albert: Fierce fight from Oise to Somme.
• St. Mihiel: Vain German efforts to cross the Meuse.
• Siege of Antwerp begun by the Germans.
• Indian troops land at Marseilles.

Eastern Front

• East Prussian Frontier: Battle of the Niemen (26-28 September): Vain German efforts to cross.
• Siege of Osovyets: Vain German assaults.
• Galicia: Russians occupy Rzeszov.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

• Tsing-tau: German outposts driven in.

Naval and Overseas Operations

• South Africa: British reverse at Sandfontein.

References/notes

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