Capture of York
Halfdan participated in the capture of York from the divided Northumbrian kingdom.
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November 1 in History
This permanent archive page contains 238 World History Database records for November 1, spanning 866 to 2025. Recorded topics include Capture of York; Great Heathen Army; Arrest of Stephen.
Total: 238Events: 214Births: 2Deaths: 6Battles: 15Coronations: 1Countries: 34
Events on November 1
Capture of York
Ivar helped seize York, creating the principal Scandinavian political centre in northern England.
Capture of York
The Danes capture York and make it a major Viking stronghold in Northumbria.
Great Heathen Army
Ivar helps capture York while Northumbria is weakened by rivalry between Aella and Osberht.
Arrest of Stephen
Exchanges Stephen for the Earl of Gloucester, her half brother & most valued ally
Restoration
Restored to the throne
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Marriage
Contracts for a 2nd marriage to Yolande de Dreux, in order to gain a male heir
Siege of Orleans
The command of the siege falls to Suffolk. Death of Salisbury after an accidental injury
Marriage
Margaret was 12 when she married the 24-year-old Edmund Tudor
Informs Ferdinand that Queen Catherine is pregnant
Informs Ferdinand that Queen Catherine is pregnant
Invasion of France
Knighted by the Duke of Suffolk during the latters invasion of France
Knighthood
Knighted by the Duke of Suffolk during the latters invasion of France
Second Book of Common Prayer
The revised and more explicitly Protestant Book of Common Prayer comes into general use.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The letter had been shown to the king on Friday 1 November, James felt that it hinted at "some strategem of fire and powder",perhaps an explosion exceeding in violence the one that killed his father, Lord Darnley, in 1567
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The letter had been shown to the king on Friday 1 November, James felt that it hinted at "some strategem of fire and powder",perhaps an explosion exceeding in violence the one that killed his father, Lord Darnley, in 1567
Dismissal
Dismisses Sir Edward Coke for resisting the Royal Prerogative
Siege of Pilsen
Carried out by the forces of the Bohemian Protestants led by Ernst von Mansfeld, the first major battle of the Thirty Years War, the Protestant victory and subsequent capture of the city sparked the Bohemian Revolt
Alliance Franco-Swedish alliance
Under the Treaty of Paris the Franco-Swedish alliance is renewed
League of Heilbronn
The Treaty of Paris formally gave control of what remained of the League of Heilbronn to France
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris formally gave control of what remained of the League of Heilbronn to France. France offers the German Protestants 12,000 men & 1/2 million Livres
Treaty of Paris
Under the Treaty of Paris the Franco-Swedish alliance is renewed. France offers the German Protestants 12,000 men & 1/2 million livres. Catholicism is guarenteed in Germany & land is ceded in Alsace
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris formally gave control of what remained of the League of Heilbronn to France
Grand Remonstrance Drafting
Pym circulates proposals that develop into the Grand Remonstrance against royal government.
Siege of Leipzig
The Swedish Commander Tortensson is forced to retreat by Archduke Leopold William
Siege of Leipzig
The Swedish Commander Tortensson is forced to retreat by Archduke Leopold William
Agreement of the People
Lambert's moderate Army settlement is challenged by the Agreement of the People, which offers the radicals' alternative to the Heads of the Proposals drafted by Ireton and Lambert
Grandees
Cromwell urges caution over breaking with monarchy, reflecting the Grandees' preference for a controlled settlement with Charles I rather than immediate adoption of the Leveller programme
Putney Debates
Allen argues from his religious experience that the task before the Army is to remove the negative voice of the King and Lords
Putney Debates
Carter says he no longer feels moved to pray that the King should become a blessing to the kingdom, showing radical distrust of Charles I during the debates
Putney Debates
Cowling argues that the sword has recovered the people's rights, linking the soldiers' wartime service to the claim that political rights must be secured
Putney Debates
Cromwell discusses the King's negative voice and treats kingship as contractual, while resisting proposals that would immediately overthrow the monarchy
Putney Debates
Ireton defends the Army's earlier proposals and argues that peace must be settled through a lawful authority rather than by the Army alone
Putney Debates
Lambert's regiment is reported to have been approached by Agitators, underlining the Grandees' fear that the debate might spread into wider Army disorder
Putney Debates
Henry Lilburne challenges some historical claims about ancient liberties, showing that even radical religious and political arguments were disputed within the Council
Putney Debates
Peter encourages continued discussion and possible compromise after the Council becomes stuck over the franchise and the balance between liberty and property
Putney Debates
Rainsborough presses the case that soldiers who risked their lives in the war should not be left without political voice in the settlement
Putney Debates
Rich seeks a middle course on representation, accepting concern for the poor while still warning that equal suffrage could threaten property
Putney Debates
Wildman objects that restoring the King's rights would leave the people's grievances insecure and would weaken the constitutional purpose of the Agreement
Council of Regency
Portocarrero helps direct the government after Charles II's death and before Philip V reaches Spain.
End of Dynasty
The death of Charles II ends nearly two centuries of Habsburg rule in Spain.
Regency
Cardinal Portocarrero becomes a leading figure in the government after Charles II's death.
Succession Crisis
Charles II's death without children opens the succession conflict over the Spanish monarchy.
Treaty of Partition
Charles II's death makes the partition treaties obsolete and opens the Spanish succession dispute.
Widowhood
Maria Anna of Neuburg becomes the widow of Charles II after his death.
Marriage
Brunel marries Sophia Kingdom after the couple are reunited in London.
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
President of Spain
Appointed President of Spain, President of the Supreme Central Governing Junta
Supreme Central Governing Junta
Appointed President of Spain, President of the Supreme Central Governing Junta
Congress of Vienna
Opening day of the Congress of Vienna
Election to House of Representatives
Is elected to the House of Representatives after serving as president.
Pauperism and Free Trade
Publishes a Tribune article linking pauperism, free trade and the approaching commercial crisis.
Secession of Alabama
Alabama becomes the fourth state to secede from the Union
Slave State Secession
Alabama becomes the fourth slave state to secede from the Union
Naval Ordnance Directorate Assumed
Fisher becomes Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes, overseeing important weapons and technical matters.
Sherman Act Repeal
Cleveland secures repeal of compulsory silver purchases to defend gold convertibility.
Bioskop Projector
Emil and Max Skladanowsky demonstrate the Bioskop projector at the Wintergarten music hall.
Bioskop Projector
Max and Emil Skladanowsky demonstrate the Bioskop projector at the Wintergarten music hall.
Bavarian Interior Ministry
Returns to the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior as a Regierungsrat, working particularly on folk art and monument preservation.
Main Southern Party Departure
Crean begins the southern journey with the pony-supported groups travelling across the Barrier.
Main Southern Party Departure
Wilson leaves with the main southern expedition as the pony and dog groups begin their staged advance.
Pony Party Starts South
Oates leaves Cape Evans with the pony groups supporting Scott's southward march.
Pony Transport South
Travels south with responsibility for the expedition ponies.
South Pole Expedition
Sets out from Cape Evans on the main southern journey toward the South Pole
South Pole March Starts
Motor, pony, dog and man-hauling groups support the advance.
Southern Journey Animal Management
Oates monitors the animals as conditions become increasingly difficult.
Southern Journey Begins
Begins the main journey toward the South Pole.
Southern Journey Begins
Begins the main southern journey toward the South Pole.
Southern Journey Begins
The march south begins on 1 November 1911 with motor, dog and pony groups hauling loaded sledges at different rates along the planned route.
Southern Journey Main Party
Crean leaves with the main southern party, contributing extensive sledging experience as the expedition advances toward the Beardmore Glacier.
Southern Journey Pony Convoy
Oates travels south with the pony teams, taking responsibility for animal welfare as conditions become increasingly difficult.
Southern Journey Pony Management
Manages expedition ponies during the main march south.
Southern Journey Support Plan
Scott's transport groups are arranged to provide staged support for the smaller party that will eventually continue toward the South Pole.
Terra Nova Transport Support
Advises Scott on animal condition and transport limitations.
High Commander
Appointed High Commander of the Turkish Army in Istanbul
Kuomingtang
Outlaws the Kuomindang Party
Hiding after October
Goes into hiding after the failure of the counteroffensive.
Left SR Cooperation
Left SRs cooperate with Bolsheviks in Soviet institutions.
Third Gaza Offensive
Begins the Third Battle of Gaza after the success at Beersheba.
Capture of Charleville
On 1st November the Allied offensive started up and the third German defensive line was breached. As the advance progressed northwards the towns of Mezieres, Charleville and Sedan were recaptured
Capture of Mezieres
On 1st November the Allied offensive started up and the third German defensive line was breached. As the advance progressed northwards the towns of Mezieres, Charleville and Sedan were recaptured
Capture of Sedan
On 1st November the Allied offensive started up and the third German defensive line was breached. As the advance progressed northwards the towns of Mezieres, Charleville and Sedan were recaptured
Capture of Valenciennes
The Battle of Valenciennes (1st November 1918) was an offensive carried out by the British 3rd Army to advance to the French-Belgian border and the city of Valenciennes. The city was re-captured by Canadian troops on 2nd November
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
On 1st November the Allied offensive started up and the third German defensive line was breached. As the advance progressed northwards the towns of Mezieres, Charleville and Sedan were recaptured
Third Army
The Battle of Valenciennes (1st November 1918) was an offensive carried out by the British 3rd Army to advance to the French-Belgian border and the city of Valenciennes. The city was re-captured by Canadian troops on 2nd November
First Sea Lord of the Admiralty
Appointed First Sea Lord
Constitution of Turkey
Following the deposition of his cousin the Sultanate is abolished
Sultanate
Following the deposition of his cousin the Sultanate is abolished
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 4th term
Major General
Appointed Major General
Alliance Axis
Signs the Axis agreement in Berlin on behalf of Italy
Alliance Axis
During a speech Mussolini publicly refers to an "Axis" without divulging its details
Alliance Germany and partner not stated in source
Signs the agreement, effectively ending the Treaty of Versailles
Allliance
Signs the Axis agreement in Berlin on behalf of Italy
Axis Agreement
Signs the Axis agreement in Berlin on behalf of Italy
Air Vice Marshal
Appointed Air Vice Marshal
Assembly
Makes the opening speech in the Turkish Grand National Assembly on behalf of Ataturk
Crisis
Retired after Hitler's purge of the high command after the Blomberg-Fritsch crisis
Fighter Command
Appointed Air Vice Marshal
International Situation Debate
Challenges the continuation of appeasement after Munich and calls for a stronger international approach to aggression.
National Assembly
Makes the opening speech in the Turkish Grand National Assembly on behalf of Ataturk
Post-Munich Czechoslovakia Questions
Responds to parliamentary questions on Czechoslovakia as the territorial settlement is implemented.
Retirement
Retired after Hitler's purge of the high command after the Blomberg-Fritsch crisis
Rule of Memel
Lithuania bows to German demands to end martial law in Memel - local Nazi party leaders Neumann, Bertuleit and Bottchner released from prison
Execution
The first extermination camps were being built: first Belzec, then Sobibor, Treblinka, Chelmno, Majdanek, and finally Auschwitz-Birkenau, the mass execution of Jews begins in early 1942
Final Solution
The first extermination camps were being built: first Belzec, then Sobibor, Treblinka, Chelmno, Majdanek, and finally Auschwitz-Birkenau, the mass execution of Jews begins in early 1942
Afrika Korps
Bernard Montgomery launches an attack on the Deutsches Afrika Korps at Kidney Ridge
Capture of Tobruk
Rommel captures Tobruk
Command of XXXV Corps
Zingales takes command of the former CSIR formation, redesignated XXXV Corps, within Gariboldi's 8th Army.
Leaves XXXV Corps Command
Messe relinquishes command of the former CSIR and XXXV Corps after prolonged service on the Eastern Front.
Siege of Tobruk
Rommel captures Tobruk. Bernard Montgomery launches an attack on the Deutsches Afrika Korps at Kidney Ridge
Operation Bison
K. S. Thimayya directs the armoured operation that breaks through at Zoji La and restores the route toward Ladakh.
Invasion of Korea
Chinese troops overwhelm the 6th ROK Infantry Division
Ivy Mike Thermonuclear Test
The United States detonates Ivy Mike, the first full-scale thermonuclear device.
Controlled Election
Holds an election without effective opposition.
Armoured Corps Leads Northern Advance
Laskov employs armour at the front of the northern advance, demonstrating the growing battlefield role of Israeli armoured forces.
Carrier Air Operations Coordinated
Durnford-Slater coordinates carrier-based air operations against Egyptian military targets.
El-Arish Approaches Reached
Laskov's 77th Division reaches the approaches to El-Arish after advancing along the northern axis.
French Ground Assault Plan Finalised
Beaufre finalises French ground-force arrangements for the assault on Port Said.
Gaza and Sinai Fronts Coordinated
Simhoni coordinates operations across both the Gaza and central Sinai fronts.
Gaza Sector Assault Coordinated
Dayan coordinates operations aimed at defeating Egyptian forces in the Gaza Strip.
Naval Advice
Advises against continuing the operation as diplomatic and political costs increase
Opposition to Suez
Attacks the Government in Parliament over the invasion of Egypt
Ras an-Naqb Captured
Yoffe's brigade captures Ras an-Naqb while advancing toward the Gulf of Aqaba.
Sinai Forces Ordered to Withdraw West
Amer orders a general withdrawal from Sinai to preserve Egyptian forces from encirclement.
Sinai Victories Announced
Ben-Gurion reports major Israeli gains as forces advance across Sinai.
Beatles, The
Local record store manager Brian Epstein is introduced to the Beatles, he signs a contract to manage them
Beatles, The
Local record store manager Brian Epstein is introduced to the Beatles, he signs a contract to manage them
Commonwealth
The Government introduces a Bill to reduce Commonwealth Immigration. Commonwealth Immigrants must have a job to come or have useful qualifications
Reform of Immigration Law
The Government introduces a Bill to reduce Commonwealth Immigration. Commonwealth Immigrants must have a job to come or have useful qualifications
Arecibo Observatory
Arecibo opens as a powerful radar and radio astronomy facility.
Arrest of Nhu Diem
Nhu Diem is captured & burnt to death
Assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem
Ngo Dinh is captured & burnt to death. Captured & burnt to death
Assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem
Kennedy approves a coup by South Vietnamese Army officers & Diem is assassinated
Assassination of Nhu Diem
Captured & burnt to death
Contact Information Left With Paine
Hosty gave Ruth Paine his name and telephone number and asked her to contact him if she learned where Oswald was living in Dallas.
Coup
Overthrown & killed by a coup, with tacit US approval
Coup
Overthrown & killed by a coup, with tacit US approval
Coup
Kennedy approves a coup by Vietnamese Army officers during which Diem is assassinated. Kennedy approves a coup by South Vietnamese Army officers & Diem is assassinated
Coup
Joins General Duong Van Minh and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) generals in a coup against President Ngo Dienh Diem which led to the Presidents death
Depository Employment Given to FBI
Paine told the FBI that Oswald worked at the Texas School Book Depository and that he visited his family in Irving on weekends.
Diem Coup
Faces the consequences of the coup against Ngo Dinh Diem
Diem Coup
Represents US policy in Saigon during the coup against Diem
Diem Coup
Leads the military coup that overthrows Ngo Dinh Diem
First Hosty Interview
FBI agent James Hosty interviewed Paine on November 1 about Oswald's activities after his return from the Soviet Union.
Hosty Contact Slip Passed to Oswald
Ruth Paine later gave Oswald the slip containing Hosty's name and telephone number, information that subsequently appeared in Oswald's address book.
I Wanna Be Your Man
Releases I Wanna Be Your Man with the Rolling Stones as an early hit.
Overthrow
Overthrown and killed after US officials indicate opposition to his rule
Texas School Book Depository
Visits Ruth Paine & learns Oswalds address & job at the Texas School Book Depository
Nuclear Power
China, North Vietnams neighbor and ally, successfully tests an atomic bomb
Prime Minister of Afghanistan
Nur Ahmad Etemadi becomes prime minister after a period of cabinet instability.
Bombing of Vietnam
Calls a complete halt to the bombing of North Vietnam during diplomatic talks
Diplomatic Negotiations
Calls a complete halt to the bombing of North Vietnam during diplomatic talks
Operation Rolling Thunder
Brought to a halt, emphasis is placed on the trail network in Laos
Secretary of State for Social Services
Becomes the first Secretary of State for Social Services and takes charge of the new department.
An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down
Releases his debut solo album while moving toward work with Faces.
Kraftwerk Album
Releases the debut Kraftwerk album during the group's early experimental period.
Kraftwerk Album
Contributes flute, electronics and experimental textures to the first Kraftwerk album.
Presidential Election
Mobutu is confirmed as president in a single-candidate national election.
Trade and Consumer Affairs Appointment
Becomes Minister of State for Trade and Consumer Affairs after leaving the office of Solicitor General.
Campaign Practices November Hearing
Presides over a November Phase II session continuing the committee's examination of campaign practices and election-related political operations.
Jaworski Appointment
Appoints Leon Jaworski to lead the Watergate Special Prosecution Force after the dismissal of Archibald Cox.
Mind Games
Lennon releases "Mind Games", which is credited to "the Plastic U.F.Ono Band"
Special Prosecutor
At a nationally televised press conference, Nixon also announced that he was instructing Acting Attorney General Bork to appoint a new Special Prosecutor for the Watergate matter. On November 1, The Justice Department appointed Leon Jaworski its new special prosecutor.
Special Prosecutor
At a nationally televised press conference, Nixon also announced that he was instructing Acting Attorney General Bork to appoint a new Special Prosecutor for the Watergate matter. On November 1, The Justice Department appointed Leon Jaworski its new special prosecutor.
Special Prosecutor
Is appointed Watergate special prosecutor to succeed Archibald Cox, with greater assurances of independence following the Saturday Night Massacre.
Special Prosecutor
At a nationally televised press conference, Nixon also announced that he was instructing Acting Attorney General Bork to appoint a new Special Prosecutor for the Watergate matter. On November 1, The Justice Department appointed Leon Jaworski its new special prosecutor
Special Prosecutor
At a nationally televised press conference, Nixon also announced that he was instructing Acting Attorney General Bork to appoint a new Special Prosecutor for the Watergate matter. On November 1, The Justice Department appointed Leon Jaworski its new special prosecutor.
Special Prosecutor
At a nationally televised press conference, Nixon also announced that he was instructing Acting Attorney General Bork to appoint a new Special Prosecutor for the Watergate matter. On November 1, The Justice Department appointed Leon Jaworski its new special prosecutor.
Autobahn
Contributes electronic percussion to Autobahn during the band's breakthrough period.
Autobahn
Releases Autobahn, the album that brings Kraftwerk major international attention.
Autobahn
Shapes Autobahn's electronic textures, vocoder effects and minimalist travel concept.
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
Directs The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser.
Natusch Coup
Natusch launches a coup against the interim constitutional government.
Legislative Election
Tunisia held a legislative election allowing opposition lists to compete, although the ruling front won every seat.
Siege of Dezful
Iran attacks Dezful
The Eternal Idol
Sings on The Eternal Idol, beginning his long association with Black Sabbath.
Elections
Leads Likud through elections overshadowed by the First Intifada and the future of the occupied territories.
Resignation of Geoffrey Howe
Geoffrey Howe resigns from the Government on 1 November 1990 following major disagreements with Margaret Thatcher over European policy.
Danish Maastricht Economic Arrangements Take Effect
Denmark's special Maastricht arrangements take effect as the Treaty on European Union enters into force.
European Union Comes into Force
Mitterrand saw the Maastricht settlement enter into force, formally creating the European Union.
European Union Established
Serves as Foreign Minister when Greece becomes a member of the newly established European Union.
European Union Membership Takes Effect
Oversees Danish foreign policy as the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Portugal when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union begins.
Treaty of Maastricht
Heads Italy as Maastricht takes effect and the European Union begins operating under the new treaty structure.
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Belgium when Maastricht enters into force and the European Union formally begins.
Treaty of Maastricht
Heads Spain as the Maastricht settlement becomes legally effective across the twelve member states.
Treaty of Maastricht
Serves as Foreign Secretary when Maastricht takes effect and Britain enters the new European Union framework.
Treaty of Maastricht
Serves as Foreign Minister when Maastricht enters into force and the European Union formally replaces the earlier Community framework.
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Germany when the Maastricht Treaty takes legal effect and establishes the European Union.
Treaty of Maastricht
Heads the Dutch government as Maastricht becomes effective and the European Union is formally established.
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Britain when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Treaty of Maastricht
Serves as president when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and formally establishes the European Union.
Treaty of Maastricht
Returns as Greek prime minister shortly before Maastricht enters into force and the European Union is established.
Treaty of Maastricht
Heads Denmark as the treaty becomes effective under the special arrangements secured after the Danish referendums.
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Ireland when the Treaty on European Union becomes effective on 1 November 1993.
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Luxembourg when the Treaty on European Union enters into force across the Twelve.
Treaty of Maastricht Enters into Force
Heads the Italian government when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Treaty of Maastricht Enters into Force
Heads the German government when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Treaty of Maastricht Enters into Force
Heads the Greek government when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Treaty of Maastricht Enters into Force
Heads the Irish government when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Treaty on European Union Enters into Force
The Treaty on European Union enters into force with Denmark participating under the arrangements secured at Edinburgh.
Wind Solar Wind Mission Launch
Begins the Wind mission to measure the solar wind and interplanetary magnetic environment upstream of Earth as part of the International Solar-Terrestrial Physics programme.
Chhattisgarh State Created
The Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act takes effect, creating Chhattisgarh with Raipur as its capital.
Resignation of Francis Maude
Maude resigns from the Thatcherite No Turning Back group
Resignation of Michael Portillo
Portillo resigns from the Thatcherite No Turning Back group
Demonstrations
Shevardnadze fired his Government as demonstrators took to the streets and demanded changes
Takes Office as Director of Public Prosecutions
Starmer begins serving as Director of Public Prosecutions and head of the CPS.
Oh Boy
Directs Oh Boy, later released internationally as A Coffee in Berlin.
A Bed Every Night Launch
Burnham launches emergency accommodation for people sleeping rough across the city-region.
Stalemate Assessment
Warns that the war has moved toward positional warfare and stalemate
Vega Debris Disk
Wolff uses Hubble observations with Webb data to show that Vega's broad debris disk is unexpectedly smooth.
Prime Minister Takes Office
Alexandru Munteanu becomes Prime Minister after Recean leaves the premiership
World Series
Leads the Dodgers to the World Series title.
Births on November 1
Birth of John Strype
John Strype is born in Houndsditch, London.
Birth of Frederick John Robinson
Birth of Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon
Deaths on November 1
Death of Charles II
Charles II dies childless at Madrid, ending the Spanish Habsburg line and triggering the succession crisis.
Death of Charles II
Charles II dies childless in Madrid, triggering the succession crisis that leads to European war.
Death of Charles II
Charles II dies childless, ending the Spanish Habsburg line.
Death of Charles II
The last Spanish Habsburg dies without an heir. Death of Charles II, the throne is claimed by Philip V grandson of Louis XIV
Death of Alexander III
Dies at Livadia in Crimea after thirteen years as emperor, leaving the throne to Nicholas II.
Death of Ngo Dinh Diem
Death of Ngo Dinh Diem, assassinated
Battles on November 1
Battle of Pilsen
German mercenary Count von Mansfield captures Pargue after 16 hours of hard fighting. Carried out by the forces of the Bohemian Protestants led by Ernst von Mansfeld, the first major battle of the Thirty Years War, the Protestant victory and subsequent capture of the city sparked the Bohemian Revolt
Battle of Denbigh
Brereton defeats Royalist forces under Sir William Vaughan at Denbigh, cutting another route of support into Cheshire.
Battle of Poltava
Marches into Ukraine hoping to recover supplies and Cossack support.
Battle of Laswari
Scindia's army suffers a major defeat at Laswari, weakening Maratha resistance in northern India.
Battle of Tayezian
The Shoguns troops make their last stand in a Tokyo temple
Battle of Tayezian
The Shoguns troops make their last stand in a Tokyo temple
Battle of El Obeid
Defeat leads to withdrawal from the Sudan. British & allied troops are trapped by the Mahdi & massacred
Battle of Coronel
The Admiralty confronts a severe defeat after Admiral Cradock's squadron is destroyed by Admiral von Spee off Chile.
Battle of Coronel
The British under Craddock fail to prevent German commerce raiding in the south Pacific. The British are outnumbered & defeated & lose 2 cruisers & 1,500 crew. British defeat by Admiral Spee including the Scharnhorst, Gneisenau & Nurnberg
Battle of Coronel
Defeats Craddock then sails around Cape Horn to scour the South Atlantic
Battle of Coronel
The British under Craddock fail to prevent German commerce raiding in the south Pacific. The British are outnumbered & defeated & lose 2 cruisers & 1,500 crew. Spees forces sink the HMS Good Hope & HMS Monmouth. British defeat by Admiral Spee including the Scharnhorst, Gneisenau & Nurnberg
Battle of Valenciennes
The Battle of Valenciennes (1st November 1918) was an offensive carried out by the British 3rd Army to advance to the French-Belgian border and the city of Valenciennes. The city was re-captured by Canadian troops on 2nd November
Battle of the Atlantic
Focuses on convoy protection as U-boat losses increase.
Battle of Kidney Ridge
Bernard Montgomery launches an attack on the Deutsches Afrika Korps at Kidney Ridge
Battle of Tobruk
Rommel captures Tobruk. Bernard Montgomery launches an attack on the Deutsches Afrika Korps at Kidney Ridge
Coronations on November 1
Imperial Coronation
Elizabeth of Pomerania is crowned empress in Rome