16 October 1914
Start of a British offensive heading south-east in the hope of outflanking the Germans attacking the French lines to the south of the British position. Progress is slow. Givenchy is captured for a second time but the British fail to reach Le Bassee.
War at Sea
SMS Emden captures and sinks the liner Clan Grant, the steam dredger Ponrabbel and the liner Benmohr
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