November 21

The Friedrichshafen Raid

The Battle of Basra ends with British-Indian forces occupying Basra. Its capture is a major step in protecting the Persian oilfields.

British aircraft attack the Zeppelin workshops at Friedrichshafen. The raid is undertaken by members of the Royal Naval Air Service. Commander Briggs, one of the pilots, is captured.

The 26th Brigade, RFA marches to its billeting area west of Strazeele, arriving at 3pm. The Brigade remains here until the end of the month.