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December 6 in History
This permanent archive page contains 209 World History Database records for December 6, spanning 1067 to 2022. Recorded topics include Canterbury Cath; Siege of Kiev; Birth of Henry VI.
Total: 209Events: 187Births: 9Deaths: 2Battles: 11Countries: 38
Events on December 6
Siege of Kiev
Destroys the city of Kiev
Siege of Kiev
Destroys Kiev after the Prince of Kiev refuses to surrender it
Arrest of Members of Parliament
Pride's troops arrest dozens of MPs during the purge that leaves the reduced House later known as the Rump Parliament.
Constitution of England
Expels 140 Presbyterians & Royalists from Parliament, creating the rump Parliament
Dissolution of Parliament
Attempts to form a provisional Government around the Independent Members of Parliament
Long Parliament
Divisions emerge culminating in Prides Purge when, under the orders of Oliver Cromwell's son-in-law Henry Ireton, Colonel Pride physically bars about half of the members of Parliament from taking their seats
Long Parliament
Divisions emerge culminating in Prides Purge when, under the orders of Oliver Cromwell's son-in-law Henry Ireton, Colonel Pride physically bars about half of the members of Parliament from taking their seats
Parliament
Opposes Colonel Thomas Prides purge of Parliament
Parliament
Expels 140 Presbyterians & Royalists from Parliament, creating the rump Parliament
Pride's Purge
Pride excludes MPs considered hostile to the army and clears the way for the king's trial.
Pride's Purge
Pride stations soldiers outside the Commons and begins excluding members considered likely to continue negotiations with Charles I.
Prides Purge
Divisions emerge culminating in Prides Purge when, under the orders of Oliver Cromwell's son-in-law Henry Ireton, Colonel Pride physically bars about half of the members of Parliament from taking their seats
Prides Purge
Divisions emerge culminating in Prides Purge when, under the orders of Oliver Cromwell's son-in-law Henry Ireton, Colonel Pride physically bars about half of the members of Parliament from taking their seats
Prides Purge
Expels 140 Presbyterians & Royalists from Parliament, creating the rump Parliament. Divisions emerge culminating in Prides Purge when, under the orders of Oliver Cromwell's son-in-law Henry Ireton, Colonel Pride physically bars about half of the members of Parliament from taking their seats
Provisional Government
Attempts to form a provisional Government around the Independent Members of Parliament
Treaty of Newport
Asks Pride to exclude from Parliament those who had voted for the Newport Treaty
Capture of Valkenburg Castle
Forces under William III of Orange capture Valkenburg Castle during the winter counteroffensive against French-held positions.
Naval Failings Investigation
Supports investigation of whether negligence or treachery caused merchant losses during the previous summer's naval operations.
Invasion of England
The Jacobite general, Lord George Murray, and the Council of War insist on the invasion forces returning to join their growing force in Scotland. On 6 December 1745, they withdrew from England, with Charles Edward Stuart leaving command to Murray
Invasion of England
Surrounded by an English force of 30,000 Charles Edward retreats back into Scotland
Invasion of England
The Jacobite general, Lord George Murray, and the Council of War insist on the invasion forces returning to join their growing force in Scotland. On 6 December 1745, they withdrew from England, with Charles Edward Stuart leaving command to Murray
Lieutenant General
Appointed Lieutenant General of the Jacobite Army
Lieutenant General
The Jacobite forces reach Perth on 4 September, where they are joined by two prominent Highland nobles, the 3rd Duke of Perth and Lord George Murray, who was appointed Lieutenant General
Retreat from Derby
The Jacobite army begins retreating from Derby after commanders decide that advancing on London is too dangerous.
Capture of Leuthen
The Austrians are defeated by the Prussians who capture the Silesian capital Breslau
Rule of Silesia
Prussian victory at Leuthen ensures Prussian control of Silesia and Breslau during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War)
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister
Invasion of Russia
Deserts his army & retreats to Paris
Military Coup
Belzu takes power after defeating Velasco's government.
13th Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery, is passed
Constitution of USA
The Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery, is passed
Slavery
The Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery, is passed
Belgian Venus Transit Observations
The programme contributes measurements intended to refine the astronomical unit.
Belgian Venus Transit Programme
Supports measurement of the astronomical unit through coordinated observations.
Transit of Venus Expedition
Organizes Belgian observations of the transit of Venus.
Transit of Venus Expeditions
Organizes Belgian expeditions to observe the transit of Venus.
Boxer Suppression
Replaces Yuxian and moves against Boxers in Shandong.
Discovery Expedition
somewhere in the Ross Sea. after a severe storm and a refit in Christchurch, New Zealand, headed for the Antarctic on 6 December to search for the expedition in their winter quarters, somewhere in the Ross Sea.
Discovery Expedition
The Morning sails from London in July 1902, and after a severe storm and a refit in Christchurch, New Zealand, heads for the Antarctic on 6 December to search for the expedition in their winter quarters.
Prime Minister of Spain
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain, 2nd term
Capture of Port Arthur
The Japanese capture Port Arthur
Siege of Port Arthur
The Japanese capture Port Arthur
Siege of Port Arthur
Nogi commands the Japanese forces which finally capture Port Arthur
Siege of Port Arthur
Nogi commands the Japanese forces which finally capture Port Arthur
Conversion Office
The Conversion Office is created to issue notes convertible at a fixed foreign-exchange parity.
Imperial Army
The Regent Prince resigns after the rebellion of the Imperial Army
Resignation of Chun
The Regent Prince resigns after the rebellion of the Imperial Army
Invasion of Silesia
The Russians had repulsed the Germans and saved Warsaw, which had been the objective of the original German offensive, the Germans, for their part, had caused the Russians to abandon their offensive into Silesia
Siege of Warsaw
The Russians had repulsed the Germans and saved Warsaw, which had been the objective of the original German offensive, the Germans, for their part, had caused the Russians to abandon their offensive into Silesia
Treason
Russian withdrawal from East Prussia, and conduct at the Battle of Lodz in November 1914 led to Rennenkampfs dismissal amid recriminations of incompetence and even treason
Capture of Bucharest
The Germans capture Bucharest after the Battle of Argesul
Capture of Bucharest
Bucharest is captured by the Germans
Capture of Bucharest
The Germans capture Bucharest after the Battle of Argesul
Government
Requested by the King to form a new Government. Asquith refuses to serve under Law him so he is unable to form a new Government
Occupation of Bucharest
Central Powers occupy Bucharest.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term
Capture of Dvinsk
The Red Army occupies Dvinsk
Red Army
The Red Army occupies Dvinsk
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State"
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Republican purists regard it as a sell-out, with the replacement of the republic by dominion status within the British Empire, and an Oath of Allegiance made (it was then claimed) directly to the King.
Anglo-Irish Agreement
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann.
Anglo-Irish Agreement
The Treaty provides for a possible all state, subject to the right of a six-county region in the northeast to opt out of the Free State (which it immediately does).
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State"
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Republican purists regard it as a sell-out, with the replacement of the republic by dominion status within the British Empire, and an Oath of Allegiance made (it was then claimed) directly to the King.
Anglo-Irish Agreement
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann.
Anglo-Irish Agreement
The Treaty provides for a possible all state, subject to the right of a six-county region in the northeast to opt out of the Free State (which it immediately does).
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Signs the Anglo-Irish Treaty as one of the five Irish plenipotentiaries.
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Collins signs the settlement that creates a constitutional path toward the Irish Free State.
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Signs the Anglo-Irish Treaty as a plenipotentiary of the Dail government.
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Adds his signature to the Anglo-Irish Treaty on behalf of the Irish delegation.
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Griffith heads the Irish plenipotentiaries who place their names on the Anglo-Irish Treaty in London.
Constitution of Ireland
Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State"
Constitution of Ireland
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann. Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State"
Dail Eireann
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann
Dail Eireann
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann
Dail Eireann
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann
Free State
Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State."
Free State
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann.
Free State
The Treaty provides for a possible all state, subject to the right of a six-county region in the northeast to opt out of the Free State (which it immediately does).
Free State
Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State."
Free State
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann.
Free State
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann. Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State"
Free State
The Treaty provides for a possible all state, subject to the right of a six-county region in the northeast to opt out of the Free State (which it immediately does).
Independence of Ireland
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann. Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State"
Independence of Ireland
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann
Irish Free State
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann. Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State"
Irish Free State
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann
Peace
Britain signs a peace Treaty with Ireland
Peace
de Valera nominates a team of delegates headed by Arthur Griffith, with Michael Collins as his deputy, Collins agreed to go to London. Britain signs a peace Treaty with Ireland
Constitution of Irish Free State
Takes office under the Constitution of the Irish Free State as head of the Executive Council.
First Governor General
Begins service as the first Governor-General of the Irish Free State.
Irish Free State Established
Heads the first Executive Council when the Irish Free State is formally established.
First Annual Message
Delivers his first annual message to Congress, emphasizing economy, tax reduction and limited government.
General Election
Retains Nelson and Colne for Labour in the general election.
Local Authority Housing Grants
Debates powers allowing local authorities to make housing grants or loans.
Referendum
Laval accepts Edens offer of a British led peacekeeping force in the Saarland
Diplomatic Negotiations at Berlin
Signs a declaration to hold talks on mutual relations. Signs a declaration renouncing Germany's claim to Alsace-Lorraine
International Agreement at Berlin
Visits the French Premier, George's Bonnet, & signs a German-French agreement. Signed declaration renouncing Germany's claim to Alsace-Lorraine
International Agreement at Paris
Visited by Ribbentrop in Paris, signs a German-French agreement
National Voluntary Service Debate
Argues for stronger mobilisation of national resources as distrust of the Munich settlement grows.
Rule of Alsace-Lorraine
Signs a declaration renouncing Germany's claim to Alsace-Lorraine
Rule of Alsace-Lorraine
Signed declaration renouncing Germany's claim to Alsace-Lorraine
Final Altmark Refuelling Completed
Graf Spee completes its final wartime rendezvous with Altmark before proceeding toward the River Plate shipping lanes.
Arrest of Maurice Gustave Gamelin
Arrested for the French defeat
Bombing of Pearl Harbour
A Navy Intelligence employee says Honolulu is a target
Electromagnetic Separation
Investigates electromagnetic methods for uranium separation.
Manhattan Project
Organises accelerated American uranium research.
Manhattan Project
Vannevar Bush holds a meeting to organize an accelerated research project, managed by Arthur Compton, Harold Urey develops research into gaseous diffusion as uranium enrichment & Ernest Lawrence investigates separation methods
Manhattan Project
Vannevar Bush holds a meeting to organize an accelerated research project, managed by Arthur Compton, Harold Urey develops research into gaseous diffusion as uranium enrichment & Ernest Lawrence investigates separation methods
Manhattan Project
Vannevar Bush holds a meeting to organize an accelerated research project, managed by Arthur Compton, Harold Urey develops research into gaseous diffusion as uranium enrichment & Ernest Lawrence investigates separation methods
Manhattan Project
Vannevar Bush holds a meeting to organize an accelerated research project, managed by Arthur Compton, Harold Urey develops research into gaseous diffusion as uranium enrichment & Ernest Lawrence investigates separation methods
Manhattan Project
Vannevar Bush holds a meeting to organize an accelerated research project, managed by Arthur Compton, Harold Urey develops research into gaseous diffusion as uranium enrichment & Ernest Lawrence investigates separation methods
Manhattan Project
Vannevar Bush holds a meeting to organize an accelerated research project, managed by Arthur Compton, Harold Urey develops research into gaseous diffusion as uranium enrichment & Ernest Lawrence investigates separation methods
Siege of Moscow
1st Shock Army & the Sixteenth Army attack the inner side of the German salient
Siege of Moscow
Launches an attack of the German inner salient with the Sixteenth Army
Uranium Enrichment
Develops gaseous-diffusion research for uranium enrichment.
Allied Expeditionary Force
Churchill & Roosevelt agree General Eisenhower will command Allied forces for the invasion of Europe
Conference of Cairo
Churchill & Roosevelt agree Gen Eisenhower will command Allied forces for the planned invasion of Europe, Eisenhowers appointment as Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force, publicly announced by Roosevelt
Conference of Cairo
Churchill & Roosevelt agree Gen Eisenhower will command Allied forces for the planned invasion of Europe, Eisenhowers appointment as Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force, publicly announced by Roosevelt
Diplomatic Negotiations
Involved in talks with Roosevelt & Churchill
International Agreement at Cairo
Churchill & Roosevelt agree Gen Eisenhower will command Allied forces for the planned invasion of Europe, Eisenhowers appointment as Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force, publicly announced by Roosevelt
International Agreement at Cairo
Churchill & Roosevelt agree Gen Eisenhower will command Allied forces for the planned invasion of Europe, Eisenhowers appointment as Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force, publicly announced by Roosevelt
Operation Overlord
Churchill & Roosevelt agree Gen Eisenhower will command Allied forces for the planned invasion of Europe, Eisenhowers appointment as Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force, publicly announced by Roosevelt
Operation Overlord
Churchill & Roosevelt agree General Eisenhower will command Allied forces for the invasion of Europe
Operation Overlord
Churchill & Roosevelt agree Gen Eisenhower will command Allied forces for the planned invasion of Europe, Eisenhowers appointment as Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force, publicly announced by Roosevelt
Supreme Allied Commander
Churchill & Roosevelt agree Gen Eisenhower will command Allied forces for the planned invasion of Europe, Eisenhowers appointment as Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force, publicly announced by Roosevelt
Unser the Washington Loan Agreement
Unser the Washington Loan Agreement $3.75 billion is paid to Britain
Washington Loan Agreement
Unser the Washington Loan Agreement $3.75 billion is paid to Britain
End of Stefan Johann Stefansson Government
The Stefan Johann Stefansson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Third Olafur Thors Government
Begins the Third Olafur Thors Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Constitution of Germany
The FDR & DDR agree to send reresentatives to the United Nations to discuss free elections. Russia opposes free elections in Germany
Election
The FDR & DDR agree to send reresentatives to the United Nations to discuss free elections. Russia opposes free elections in Germany
Peace Treaty
Russia declares the peace Treaty with Japan invalid
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy, acting
Independence of Great Britain
Talks to resolve the Rhodesia UDI break down
Independence of Rhodesia
Talks to resolve the Rhodesia UDI break down
Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI)
Talks to resolve the Rhodesia UDI break down
President of Uruguay
Assumes the presidency after the death of President Oscar Diego Gestido
Abdication
Rumours of coalition Government & abdication of the Queen cause stock market panic. Rumours of coalition Government & abdication cause stock market panic
Beggars Banquet
Produces Beggars Banquet for the Rolling Stones.
Crisis
Rumours of coalition Government & abdication of the Queen cause stock market panic
Stock Market
Rumours of coalition Government & abdication cause stock market panic
Sympathy for the Devil
Sympathy for the Devil appears on Beggars Banquet.
Altamont Free Concert
Performs at the Altamont Free Concert at the end of the 1969 US tour.
Independence of Bangladesh
India formally recognises Bangladesh as an independent state.
Independence of Bangladesh
India recognizes the Democratic Republic of Bangladesh and Pakistan breaks off diplomatic relations. Bangladesh beomes independent from Pakistan following a 9-month war in a struggle led by Sheik Mujibar Rahman
Indian Recognition of Bangladesh
India formally recognizes Bangladesh during the Indo-Pakistani War.
Massacre
Bangladesh accusses Pakistan of war atrocities that led to the death of some 3 million people during the 9-month war
Recognition of the Democratic Republic of Bangladesh and Pakistan
India recognizes the Democratic Republic of Bangladesh and Pakistan breaks off diplomatic relations. Bangladesh accusses Pakistan of war atrocities that led to the death of some 3 million people during the 9-month war
Conference of Sunningdale
Convenes a conference to establish a power sharing Assembly between in North Ireland
Bombing of Ballykelly
INLA bombs in Ballykelly kill 11 soldiers
London European Council
Represents Greece as leaders review economic policy, enlargement and the Community's external role.
Baker Plan
Presses Israel and Palestinians to consider elections and negotiations after the First Intifada.
Constitution of Czechoslovakia
Most members of the Government of Czechia were replaced by non-Communists
Election
Most members of the Government of Czechia are replaced by non-Communists
Head of State
Appointed Head of State for the GDR
Kvant-2 Module Docking
Supports station operations as Kvant-2 docks with Mir, adding an airlock, life-support equipment and expanded scientific facilities.
Montreal Massacre
Faces national mourning after the massacre at Ecole Polytechnique.
Velvet Revolution
Most members of the Government of Czechia were replaced by non-Communists
Chitra Heart Valve
M. S. Valiathan and his multidisciplinary team achieve the first implantation of the indigenous Chitra mechanical heart valve.
Detention Policy Ends
Removes a major humanitarian issue before the withdrawal deadline.
State Visit
bin Abdullah participates in state visit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Babri Masjid Demolition
The Babri Masjid is demolished in Ayodhya, triggering communal violence and a major national political crisis.
Transitional Parliament
Monsengwo leads the transitional legislature created by the Sovereign National Conference.
WFPC2 Installed on Hubble
Hoffman helps replace Hubble's original planetary camera with WFPC2, whose corrective optics compensate for the primary mirror flaw.
Reform of Economic Policy
Vetoes an EU directive to give part time workers the same rights as full time workers
Reform of Government
Vetoes an EU directive to give part time workers the same rights as full time workers
Presidential Election
Hugo Chavez won the presidential election after campaigning for a constituent assembly and political change.
Eleventh Report Presented
Explains the early status of resumed inspections.
Prime Minister of Angola
Appointed Prime Minister of Angola
Security Council Briefing
Briefs the Security Council on UNMOVIC's eleventh quarterly report.
Appointment as Vice-President
Mujuru becomes Zimbabwe's first woman Vice-President.
Conservative Leader Elected
Wins the Conservative Party leadership election and succeeds Michael Howard.
Opposition Leader
Becomes Leader of the Opposition after winning the Conservative leadership.
Opposition Leadership Begins
Becomes Leader of HM Official Opposition after winning the Conservative leadership.
Party Leader
Elected Leader of the Conservative Party.
Elected Presidential Inauguration
Kabila takes office under the new constitution after winning the election.
Pre-Budget Report
Brown delivers his final Pre-Budget Report as Chancellor.
Election
Morales wins re-election for a second presidential term.
Second Presidential Term
Morales begins a second term under the new constitutional framework.
New Horizons
Controllers wake New Horizons from hibernation for the final time before its active Pluto encounter.
Sirte Liberated from Islamic State
Forces aligned with the Government of National Accord complete the campaign for Sirte.
Jerusalem Recognition
Recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
WHO Album
Release WHO, their first studio album since Endless Wire.
Winning Penalty Against Spain
Converts the decisive penalty as Morocco eliminate Spain and reach the quarter-finals.
World Cup Hat-Trick
Scores three goals in Portugal's victory over Switzerland.
Births on December 6
Birth of Henry VI
Birth of Henry VI, son of Henry V & Catherine of Valois
Birth of Henry VI
Birth of Henry VI, son of Henry V & Catherine of Valois
Birth of only child
The only child of Henry V & Catherine of Valois is born at Windsor
Birth of second son
George Monck is born at Potheridge in Devon, the second son of Sir Thomas Monck.
Birth of August von Mackensen
Birth of August von Mackensen
Birth of Eve Curie
Birth of Eve Curie, later biographer of her mother.
Birth of Eve Curie
Gives birth to Eve Curie, her second daughter.
Birth of Jack Ashley
Birth of Jack Ashley
Birth of Alberto Contador Velasco
Birth of Alberto Contador Velasco
Deaths on December 6
Death of Anthony Trollope
Death of Anthony Trollope
Death of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Death of B R Ambedkar
Battles on December 6
Battle of Prestonpans
The Jacobite forces reach Perth on 4 September, where they are joined by two prominent Highland nobles, the 3rd Duke of Perth and Lord George Murray, who was appointed Lieutenant General
Battle of Leuthen
Charles' Army is destroyed by the Prussians under Frederick the Great
Battle of Leuthen
Prussian victory at Leuthen ensures Prussian control of Silesia and Breslau during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War)
Battle of Leuthen
The Austrians are defeated by the Prussians who capture the Silesian capital Breslau
Battle of Leuthen
The Austrians are forced back across the River Schwiednitz
Battle of Leuthen
Destroys 1/2 the Austrian Army, captures Breslau & Silesia
Battle of Leuthen
Prussian victory at Leuthen ensures Prussian control of Silesia and Breslau during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War)
Battle of Leuthen
Commands the Prussian cavalry on the right flank, the Austrians are decisively beaten
Battle of Cawnpore
Tatya Tope's army is defeated by Colin Campbell's force during renewed fighting for Cawnpore.
Battle of Lodz
The Russians had repulsed the Germans and saved Warsaw, which had been the objective of the original German offensive, the Germans, for their part, had caused the Russians to abandon their offensive into Silesia
Battle of Lodz
The Russians had repulsed the Germans and saved Warsaw, which had been the objective of the original German offensive, the Germans, for their part, had caused the Russians to abandon their offensive into Silesia. Russian withdrawal from East Prussia, and conduct at the Battle of Lodz in November 1914 led to Rennenkampfs dismissal amid recriminations of incompetence and even treason