12th June 1916
Western Front
Battle of Verdun: Germans bombard heavily; German attacks north of Thiaumont first repulsed and then penetrate French line east of Hill 321.
Eastern Front
Austrians retreat south of Lutsk.
Zaleszczycki (Bukovina) taken by Russians.
Southern Front
Italian advance on Asiago plateau and in Lagarina valley (Trentino).
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres
British column (Sir P. Sykes) enters Kerman (southern Persia).
Russians take Turkish camp near Diarbekr and repulse attack at Rowanduz.
Aviation
Britain: Royal Flying Corps has taken 2,568 aircraft into service and struck off 1,427 in past year or 47.7% wastage. 8,403 aircraft on order (2,970 delivered); 15 training stations with 193 all ranks under instruction.
Naval and Overseas Operations
British take Wilhelmstal.
Belgians take Kitega (German East Africa).
Italian destroyers raid Parenzo (Istria).
Political, etc.
Riots in Greece.
Admiral Jellicoe praises the Royal Navy for its actions at Jutland, stating the “glorious traditions” of navy were "worthily upheld."
President Wilson transfers 11 artillery companies to the U.S.-Mexican border in order to prevent further Mexican raids.
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