24 October

Western Front

 * Battle of the Yser: French recover Lombartzyde.
 * Indian troops arrive near Bethune.
 * First Battle of Ypres: Germans occupy Polygon Wood, but fail at Gheluvelt.
 * Battle round Arras at its height.

Naval and Overseas Operations

 * South Africa: Overt rebellion of General Beyers and General de Wet.

Political

 * Great Britain: Importation of sugar prohibited.