5 December
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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 5 December.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 5 December on The Great War wiki.
1914
Western Front
- Reims once again bombarded.
- French airmen bomb air sheds at Freiburg im Breisgau.
Southern Front
- Serbia: Austrians defeated on the Ridges with loss of 15,000 prisoners and 19 guns.
- South Africa: Rebels offer to negotiate; General Botha demands unconditional surrender.
References/notes
Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)