24th May 1916
Western Front
Battle of Verdun: Germans capture Cumieres and regain Fort Douaumont. Around 1000 surrounded French troops at Fort Douaumont are forced to surrender. French losses reach 5,400 in the past 3 days at Verdun.
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres
Russians capture Mamakhatun (Armenia).
Naval
Passengers onboard the Italian liner Stampalia go into panic after they mistake a whale for a U-boat.
Political, etc.
Sir Edward Grey speaks in House of Commons on peace terms.
Members of the Wilson administration believe that certain interests are trying to bring about a war between the U.S. and Mexico.
War orders helps expand U.S. manufacturing output, which is now double that of any other country.
Meeting of the Russian Duma breaks up in turmoil after a Conservative Party member claims, “Hebrews are betraying us in the war.”
Ship Losses:
Aurrera (Spain) The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Corsica, Italy (43°16′N 8°25′E) by
SM U-39 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Zanrak (Denmark) The barque ran aground at Sumboe, Faroe Islands. Her crew were rescued.
