20th May 1915
Western Front
Battle of Festubert continues: slight British advance.
Eastern Front
Von Mackensen bombards Przemsyl.
Southern Front
John Simpson (born in my home town South Shields), known for his use of donkeys to carry first aid and wounded soldiers at Gallipoli, is killed in action.
Political, etc.
Extraordinary powers granted to Italian Government.
Italian Green Book on negotiations with Austria published.
Italian Chamber of Deputies votes 407 to 74 to give full powers to the government to carry out war against Austria-Hungary.
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