12 October: Difference between revisions

Western Front	▶ Ostend and Zeebrugge evacuated by the Allies.	▶ Reims evacuated by Germans (circa).
Naval and Overseas Operations	South Africa: Martial law proclaimed throughout the Union.
Political	Earl Curzon of Kedleston delivers speech at Harrow School under the auspices of the Victoria League.^[1]

References

↑ Various authors. (1915). Great Speeches of the War. Hazell, Watson and Viney, London.

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[1] Various authors. (1915). Great Speeches of the War. Hazell, Watson and Viney, London.

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