16 October

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.

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)