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.

October 6

President Poincare visits the headquarters of the Allied armies.

The Canadian Government announces its decision to raise a second overseas army of 22,000 men.

August 10

Canada offers 20,000 men and 98,000,000 lbs of flour. The photograph above shows Sir Henry Pellatt, Commanding Officer of the Queen's Own Rifles, Toronto, at the head of his regiment.

France and Britain declare war on Austria-Hungary.

The French fall back from Mulhouse, but occupy passes in the Vosges.

In London 30,000 special constables are enrolled, and the Official Press Bureau opens.

Men of the Ontario Royal Grenadiers, leaving their camp at Valcartier