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Jimbuna · 07-15-18, 08:44 AM

15th July 1918

Western Front

Second Battle of the Marne begins. Great German offensive on front of 50 miles east and west of Reims, from Chateau-Thierry on west to Main de Massiges on east. On east Germans held in check. On west Germans penetrate two or three miles on 20-mile front; cross Marne between Dormans and Fossoy (west of Chateau-Thierry).

Americans repulse Germans at Vaux.

Political, etc.

Field-Marshal Conrad von Hotzendorf (Austria) placed on retired list.

Ship Losses:

Barunga (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west by south of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°00′N 15°00′W) by SM U-108 ( Kaiserliche Marine). All on board survived.
Cap Breton (France) The cargo ship was sunk in the Gironde Estuary 14 nautical miles (26 km) south west of the Cordouan Lighthouse by SM UB-103S ( Kaiserliche Marine).
HMS Speedwell II (Royal Navy) The Q-ship was lost on this date.
Vendée (France) The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Soulac-sur-Mer, Gironde by SM UB-103 ( Kaiserliche Marine).

07-15-18, 08:44 AM	#3132
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	15th July 1918 Western Front Second Battle of the Marne begins. Great German offensive on front of 50 miles east and west of Reims, from Chateau-Thierry on west to Main de Massiges on east. On east Germans held in check. On west Germans penetrate two or three miles on 20-mile front; cross Marne between Dormans and Fossoy (west of Chateau-Thierry). Americans repulse Germans at Vaux. Political, etc. Field-Marshal Conrad von Hotzendorf (Austria) placed on retired list. Ship Losses: Barunga (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 150 nautical miles (280 km) west by south of the Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly (49°00′N 15°00′W) by SM U-108 ( Kaiserliche Marine). All on board survived. Cap Breton (France) The cargo ship was sunk in the Gironde Estuary 14 nautical miles (26 km) south west of the Cordouan Lighthouse by SM UB-103S ( Kaiserliche Marine). HMS Speedwell II (Royal Navy) The Q-ship was lost on this date. Vendée (France) The cargo ship was sunk in the Bay of Biscay off Soulac-sur-Mer, Gironde by SM UB-103 ( 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)