16 October

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1914

Western Front

Aubers, Armentieres, Neuve Chapelle and Warneton occupied by the Allies.
Belgians driven out of Houthulst Forest.
Battle of the Yser begins with German attack on Dixmude.

Eastern Front

Poland: Germans within seven miles of Warsaw, which the Russians prepare to evacuate.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Tsing-tau: General attack begins.^[1]

Naval and Overseas Operations

HMS Yarmouth sinks the SMS Emden's collier, Markomannia.
Cattaro bombarded by the Allied fleets.

Political

Italy: Death of Marquis di San Giuliano, Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Canadian troops arrive in England.

References/notes

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

↑ General bombardment of Tsing-tau from the sea by combined British and Japanese forces, assisted by aeroplanes. "Iltis" and "Kaiser" forts considerably damaged. Casualties to the Allies: 3 only, all British.

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