On This Day - 11 July 1915
Theatre definitions:
Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any
military action in Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland.
Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian, Austro-Russian and
Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the
Austro-Italian and Balkan (including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and
Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises
Egypt, Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia,
Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan, Turkestan, China, India, etc.
Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas
(except where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in
Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc. Political, etc.
comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes,
speeches, diplomatic, financial, economic and domestic matters.
Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright expired)
Western Front
Despatch dated 15 June from Sir John French published, covering operations from 5 April to 30 May.
Eastern Front
Fighting on Lyublin front continues; Austrians lose nearly all ground gained in past week.
Enemy attacks on Zlota Lipa and Dniester repulsed.
Russians withdraw to right bank of Urzedowka.
Southern Front
Successful Italian offensive in Carnia region.
Venice bombed by Austrian aeroplanes for fourth time.
Naval and Overseas Operations
Destruction of "Konigsberg" completed on Rufiji River (German East Africa).
