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==1914== |
==1914== |
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*Order is given for the arrest of Private T. Bates of 13 Quay Street, Whitehaven....deserter.<ref>{{lowther|recno=109}}</ref> |
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===Western Front=== |
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*Long-distance (22 miles?) [[bombardment]] of [[Dunkirk]] by the Germans. |
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===Eastern Front=== |
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*[[Poland]]: Russians evacuate [[Lodz]] and withdraw towards the [[Bzura]]-Ravka lines. |
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===Southern Front=== |
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*[[Serbia]]: Austrians in disorderly flight from the Ridges towards the frontier. |
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===Naval and Overseas Operations=== |
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*Damaged German submarine {{SMU|U16}} enters Esbjerg Harbour (Denmark). |
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===Political=== |
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*[[Pope Benedict XV]] tries to bring about a Christmas Truce. |
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==1915== |
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==References/notes== |
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*[[Battalion]] situated at Molliens-au-Bois. Eight men per [[platoon]] practice in the use of live hand [[grenade]]s under instruction of Lieutenant Kemp (Manchester Regiment).<ref name="wdnovdec15">[[11th Battalion War Diary, November to December 1915]]</ref> |
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*Remainder of Battalion is occupied with inspections, close order drill and short route marches.<ref name="wdnovdec15" /> |
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==1916== |
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*Battalion is situated Berteaucourt involved in training. One [[company]] under the Physical Drill Instructor, the remaining companies under company arrangements. Afternoon – practicing cross country running.<ref name="wddec16">[[11th Battalion War Diary, December 1916]]</ref> |
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*Deaths: [[William Maxwell (30128)]] <ref group="note">[[William Maxwell (30128)|William Maxwell]] is buried at {{CWGC link|id=62701|name=Porte-De-Paris Cemetery}}.</ref> |
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==1917== |
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*Battalion situated at 'Brake Camp.' Companies at the disposal of Company Commanders.<ref name="wddec17">[[11th Battalion War Diary, December 1917]]</ref> |
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