1 December

Western Front

 * Vermelles, near Bethune, recovered by the French.
 * King George visits Indian troops; confers G.C.B. on General Joffre.

Eastern Front

 * Fierce fighting in the suburbs of Lodz.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

 * Armenia: Russians capture Sarai and Bashkal.

Naval and Overseas Operations

 * South Africa: Surrender of General de Wet.