German invasion of Belgium
The Belgian army fought the defensive Battle of the Yser ( 16–31 October ) from Nieuwpoort ( Nieuport ) south to Diksmuide ( Dixmude ) , as the German 4th Army attacked westwards and French , British and some Belgian troops fought the First Battle of Ypres ( 19 October – 22 November ) against the 4th and 6th armies . 
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