Western Front
Germany claims bombings by Allied aeroplanes have caused 3,348 civilian casualties in occupied Belgium and France.
Battle of the Somme: Aerial photo of German and British frontlines southwest of Beaumont Hamel-Hawthorn Ridge and Redoubt:
http://imgur.com/jFY9SBW* © IWM
Battle of Verdun: French occupy Damloup.
Southern Front
Ninth Battle of the Isonzo ends: After turning move on Salone fails, Cadorna halts offensive due to bad weather and heavy losses (28,000 casualties); 9,000 Austro-Hungarian PoWs taken. Italian losses in Seventh to Ninth Isonzo battles (since September 14) 75,500 men; 21,500 Austrian PoWs taken in their c.63,000 loss.
Naval and Overseas Operations
Coal ship
Retriever collides with the
SS Connemara off the coast of Ireland, resulting in 97 deaths with only 1 survivor.
Black Sea: Russian fleet bombards Constanza.
Political, etc.
Germany: Germany apologizes to the Netherlands after a Zeppelin flew over Dutch territory; says the pilot thought he was over Belgium.
United Kingdom: British news film “Topical Budget,” showing blinded soldiers learning new skills, among other news:
http://film.iwmcollections.org.uk/record/index/5401
Austria-Hungary: Emperor’s letter to Prime Minister states plan to give Galicia self-rule within new Poland.
Turkey: (Arabia): Sherif Hussein crowned ‘King of the Arabs’ at Mecca. Allies recognize him as de facto King of Hejaz (November 6) but do not attend coronation.
United States: U.S. Department of Justice claims that 60,000 African Americans have been brought from the South to illegally vote in northern states.
Norway: Norwegian Note to Germany; maintains right to forbid coasts to submarines.
Greece: Venizelists attack loyal troops at Ekaterini.