Great War events that took place on 7 December.
1914 (Monday)
Western Front | ▶ Vain German efforts to cross the Yser near Pervyse. | ▶ Indian Expeditionary Force completed by arrival of Sirhind Brigade from Egypt. | |
Eastern Front | ▶ Battle for Warsaw begun by the Germans. | ▶ Russian attacks in East Prussia. | ▶ Galicia: Northern sector of the forts of Cracow bombarded by the Russians. |
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres | ▶ Mesopotamia: British success at Mezera. | ▶ Turks driven back south of Batoum (Transcaucasia). | |
Naval and Overseas Operations | South Africa: Rebel General Beyers defeated at Bothaville and drowned on his flight in the Vaal River. | ||
Political | French Bourse re-opens. |
Compendium entries form the central hub of (a) An index-like collection of places, people, ships, battles, political events, etc., and (b) Words and phrases of the Armed Forces of Great Britain during the Great War. The majority of these have been transcribed from Chronology of the War (1918-1920) and Soldier and Sailor Words and Phrases (1925) respectively, the later which is reflected in the language used and some may seem derogatory by today's standards.
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