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British Retreat Orders Reach Antwerp Defenders

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October 8th, 1914

British Retreat Orders Reach Antwerp Defenders

Churchill, Winston Leonard Spencer · Antwerp · First Lord of Admiralty

British commanders issue withdrawal instructions as the fortress position becomes unsustainable. Confused communications leave some naval detachments exposed during the retreat.

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