4 December

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1914

Western Front

• French strengthen hold on Vermelles, and capture Langemarck in Belgium.

Eastern Front

• Galicia: Russians advancing more on Cracow, occupy Vieliczka.

Naval and Overseas Operations

• South Africa: Rebels heavily defeated near Reitz by General Botha.

Political

• Belgium: King George visits Belgian headquarters and confers Knight of the Garter on King Albert.

References/notes

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