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Jimbuna · 04-12-18, 07:54 AM

12th April 1918

Western Front

Strong enemy pressure, especially at Bailleul and Wulverghem; Neuve Eglise and Messines penetrated.

In Apremont Forest Franco-Americans repulse continued attacks.

110 German Divisions engaged till now.

Aviation

Captain H. W. Woollett of the Royal Air Force's No. 43 Squadron scores six victories in two sorties, including five Albatros D.Vs.

Zeppelins raid Eastern and Midland Counties (seven killed, 20 injured).

Air raid on Paris, one raider shot down at Compiegne.

Southern Front

Sir H. Plumer's despatch from Italy published.

Political, etc.

Manpower Bill: Military service for Ireland agreed to by majority of 165.

Holland: Food riots quelled by troops.

Germany: Food Dictator says that no satisfactory solution of economic situation can be expected.

Ship Losses:

Autolycus (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) off Cape Palos, Spain (38°01′N 0°23′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
HM CMB-18A (Royal Navy) The Coastal Motor Boat was lost on this date.
HM CMB-33A (Royal Navy) The Coastal Motor Boat was lost on this date.
Lonhelen (United Kingdom) The cargo ship struck a mine laid by
UC 4 (Ernst Berlin) and sank in the North Sea south west of the Shipwash Lightship ( United Kingdom). Her crew survived.
Luis (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) south south east of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four of her crew.
Luisa (Spain) The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west by south of the Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°07′N 5°49′W) by SM UB-74 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Moyune (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean sea off Cape Palos (37°26′N 0°06′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Njaal (Russia) The barque was sunk in the North Sea off Flekkefjord by SM U-104 ( Kaiserliche Marine).

04-12-18, 07:54 AM	#2943
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,445 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	12th April 1918 Western Front Strong enemy pressure, especially at Bailleul and Wulverghem; Neuve Eglise and Messines penetrated. In Apremont Forest Franco-Americans repulse continued attacks. 110 German Divisions engaged till now. Aviation Captain H. W. Woollett of the Royal Air Force's No. 43 Squadron scores six victories in two sorties, including five Albatros D.Vs. Zeppelins raid Eastern and Midland Counties (seven killed, 20 injured). Air raid on Paris, one raider shot down at Compiegne. Southern Front Sir H. Plumer's despatch from Italy published. Political, etc. Manpower Bill: Military service for Ireland agreed to by majority of 165. Holland: Food riots quelled by troops. Germany: Food Dictator says that no satisfactory solution of economic situation can be expected. Ship Losses: Autolycus (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 38 nautical miles (70 km) off Cape Palos, Spain (38°01′N 0°23′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. HM CMB-18A (Royal Navy) The Coastal Motor Boat was lost on this date. HM CMB-33A (Royal Navy) The Coastal Motor Boat was lost on this date. Lonhelen (United Kingdom) The cargo ship struck a mine laid by UC 4 (Ernst Berlin) and sank in the North Sea south west of the Shipwash Lightship ( United Kingdom). Her crew survived. Luis (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km) south south east of St. Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight by SM UC-71 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four of her crew. Luisa (Spain) The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 6 nautical miles (11 km) west by south of the Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall, United Kingdom (50°07′N 5°49′W) by SM UB-74 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Moyune (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean sea off Cape Palos (37°26′N 0°06′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Njaal (Russia) The barque was sunk in the North Sea off Flekkefjord by SM U-104 ( Kaiserliche Marine). __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)