31st August 1915
Western Front
Germans claim successes in the Vosges.
Eastern Front
Russians beat Germans near Lutsk (Upper Styr River). 7,000 prisoners.
Russian counterattacks in Galicia reverse recent German gains. Russia claims they have captured 3000 men, 30 cannons, and 34 machine guns.
Southern Front
Serbian troops at Durazzo.
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres
Rustam column again drives Bunerwals back.
Aviation
Adolphe Pégoud, French aviator & 1st fighter ace in history, is shot down and killed by his prewar German student.
Political, etc.
Dispute in South Wales Coalfield officially ended.
Analysts estimate that British insurance companies have paid £5.5 million due to losses caused by the war.
Ship Losses:
Edith ( United States): The cargo ship foundered in the Pacific Ocean 47 nautical miles (87 km) east of Cape St. Elias, Alaska. Her crew were rescued by Mariposa ( United States).
MERCHANT SHIPPING
British, Allied and Neutral ships lost to enemy submarines, mines and cruisers etc. in the month - 122 ships of 196,000 tons gross (Lloyd's War Losses).