December 22, 1914

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1914, Allies, Battle of Givenchy, Commander-in-Chief, France, French Prime Minister, George Callaghan, Germany, Great Britain, Nore, Rene Viviani, Royal Navy, trenches

Admiral Sir George A. Callaghan to be Commander-in-Chief at the Nore. Capture of more German trenches. The French Parliament meets, and M. Viviani, the Prime Minister, reviews the causes and course of the war, and reaffirms the policy of the Allies–” the prosecution of the war until the liberation of Europe is secured by a completely victorious peace.”

December 1, 1914

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1914, Allies, Battle of Lodz, British Army, British Empire, British Expeditionary Force, casualties, Chile, Christiaan de Wet, Coloured books, Cracow, decoration, Distinguished Service Order, France, French Army, French President, French Prime Minister, General Joffre, Germany, Great Britain, headquarters, India, Indian Army, Indian Expeditionary Force, King George V, Mafeking, Mahikeng, Maritz Rebellion, medal, monarchy, Poland, Raymond Poincare, Rene Viviani, riot, Russia, South Africa, Valparaiso, Yellow book

The 120th day of the war. The King, who left England for the General Headquarters of the Expeditionary Force on November 20, visits the Indian troops and the wounded. General Joffre is invested with the Order of the Grand Cross of the Bath. M. Poincaré and M. Viviani dine with the King. The Allies advanced appreciably at two points. Russians progressing near Cracow. Anti-German riots at Valparaiso. The Yellow Book issued by the French Government, and its translation, undertaken at the request of the latter, published by The Times. Fifty-eight appointments to the Distinguished Service Order. De Wet surrenders, 100 miles from Mafeking. The Times Red Cross Fund amounts to £688,743.