On This Day - 15 May 1916
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
Fighting on Vimy Ridge.
Southern Front
Austrians force Italians to retreat south of Rovereto (Trentino).
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres
Russians take Rowanduz (east of Mosul).
Entente blockade Hejaz coast, and assist Sherif of Mecca.
Political, etc.
Statement on war aims by Sir Edward Grey.
Sir Roger Casement charged with high treason.
Sig. Boselli, Italian Premier; Baron Sonnino, Foreign Minister.
