November 2

The Battle of Messines comes to an end with neither British or German forces able to force a victory. The Battle of Armentieres also ends.

Russia declares war on Turkey.

Members of the Indian Expeditionary Force B, led by Major General Aitken, begin landing at Tanga, German East Africa.

The 26th Brigade RFA remains in action, entrenched near the Ypres-Menin road.

October 13

The Battle of Armentieres begins as Allied forces plan to block the advancing Germans in a further stage of the "Race to the Sea". The battle continues until 2 November.

The Battle of Armentieres

The Belgian Government moves to Havre.

The Germans occupy Lille, destroying over 2,200 buildings and burning an entire area of the town.

The first Canadian troops arrive in Europe, landing at Plymouth.