The Great War 1914-1918

16 December

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1914

Western Front

  • Russians end their retreat and make stand on Bzura-Ravka-Pilitza line (30 miles south-west of Warsaw).

Naval and Overseas Operations

References/notes

Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)

  1. ↑ Scarborough: enemy cruisers attacked the town about 8 a.m. Entered Scarborough Bay under the cover of dawn and mist. Bombardment lasted half and hour, 18 people killed, 100 wounded. Whitby: bombarded the same day about 9 a.m. for half and hour. The abbey and private property was slightly damaged. No damage of military importance.
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