12 Dec 1917
- Several Japanese troopships arrived off Vladivostok, Russia, which brought about a strong protest from the US government. A US warship was sent to the scene, although for the moment no Japanese soldier actually set foot ashore. ww2dbase [AC]
- Peter Drummond shot down three German Albatros aircraft near Tull Karem, Palestine. ww2dbase [Main Article | CPC]
- Vice Admiral Tomojiro Chisaka was named the commanding officer of the Mako naval port at Pescadores islands, Taiwan. ww2dbase [Main Article | CPC]
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