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.

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.

September 26

The first troops from the Indian Expeditionary Force arrive in Marseilles, having travelled from India via the Suez Canal. This is the first time Indian troops have set foot on European soil.

Indian troops marching through Marseilles

 
The SMS Emden begins four days of activity off Ceylon during which she claims six prizes.

The 26th Brigade RFA remains in position. Two damaged guns  of 117 and one of 118 are withdrawn from Paissy during the night of 26-27.