26 October 1914

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Race to the Sea: Battle of Le Bassee

German attack on the night of 26-27 October breaks part of the British line including the village of Neuve Chapelle.

Race to the Sea: First Battle of Ypres

7th Division on the Menin Road comes under heavy pressure for a second day. Elsewhere the Germans break into the British lines but reserves are found and the gap is closed.

War at Sea

Admiral von Spee's squadron arrives at Mas-a-fuera or Alejandro Selkirk Sialdn.


How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 December 2007), 26 October 1914, http://www.historyofwar.org/firstworldwar/daybyday/1914_10_26.html

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