8th December 1918
Western Front
Belgians occupy Urdingen (left bank of Rhine, north-east of Crefeld).
Americans enter Coblenz.
British 1st Cavalry Division reaches Rhine and secures crossings.
Eastern Front
Bolshevik forces advancing in Estonia; reach point 40 miles from frontier.
Naval and Overseas Operations
Naval action in Caspian between British and Bolshevik vessels.
Ship Losses:
Minola (United States) The cargo ship foundered in Lake Ontario.
North West (United States) The cargo ship foundered in Lake Ontario.
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