24th October 1918
Western Front
British attack resumed; advance of three miles after heavy fighting. 9,000 prisoners and 150 guns taken in last two days. German counter-attack on Derivation Canal repulsed by Belgians.
Slight French advance on southern fronts.
Southern Front
Serbs force enemy back in disorder along Morava.
Third Battle of the Piave begins.
7th British Division seizes part of Grave di Papadopoli Island (River Piave) (night of 23-24 October).
Stiff successful fighting in Monte Grappa region; 2,800 prisoners.
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres
British cavalry within four miles of Kirkuk (100 miles south-east of Mosul, Tigris river).
British successfully attack Turks at Fatha.
Naval
The German Admiralty gives the order for a final, all-out attack against the Royal Navy to take place on October 30-31, despite ongoing negotiations with the Allies for an armistice and increasing dissent among German sailors.
Political, etc.
Growing desire in Germany for Kaiser to adbicate.
National Council in Croatia meets.
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