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Jimbuna · 05-04-15, 01:32 PM

4th May 1915

Western Front

Second Battle of Ypres: French advance between Lizerne and Het Sas; Germans capture Zonnebeke, Wetshoek and Zevenkote.

Battle of St. Julien comes to a close as British forces withdraw towards new defensive lines closer to Ypres.

Eastern Front

Severe fighting in Galicia: Russians stand on the Visloka River. Austro-Hungarian and German troops continue their advance in Galicia and claim they have captured 30,000 Russian soldiers.

Southern Front

Dardanelles: British failure at Gaba Tepe.

Naval

The US Navy launches the USS Tucker, the lead ship of the Tucker-class destroyer.

Political, etc.

David Lloyd George states that if the war continues for another 6 months, it would cost £2.1 million (£150 million today) per day.

Irish Parliamentary Party protest the proposed taxation of spirits and beers, as it would disproportionately hurt Ireland’s industries.

Italy denounces the Triple Alliance.

Japanese Legation in Peking advises its citizens to leave the city; 100,000 Chinese troops prepare to defend the capital.

Ship Losses:

Elsa ( Sweden): The schooner was sunk in the North Sea south east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM U-39 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her five crew were rescued by Sernebo ( Sweden).
Rugby ( United Kingdom): The trawler was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) east north east of the Spurn Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM U-9 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Vanadis ( Sweden): The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Baltic Sea by SMS Silvana ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.

05-04-15, 01:32 PM	#756
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	4th May 1915 Western Front Second Battle of Ypres: French advance between Lizerne and Het Sas; Germans capture Zonnebeke, Wetshoek and Zevenkote. Battle of St. Julien comes to a close as British forces withdraw towards new defensive lines closer to Ypres. Eastern Front Severe fighting in Galicia: Russians stand on the Visloka River. Austro-Hungarian and German troops continue their advance in Galicia and claim they have captured 30,000 Russian soldiers. Southern Front Dardanelles: British failure at Gaba Tepe. Naval The US Navy launches the USS Tucker, the lead ship of the Tucker-class destroyer. Political, etc. David Lloyd George states that if the war continues for another 6 months, it would cost £2.1 million (£150 million today) per day. Irish Parliamentary Party protest the proposed taxation of spirits and beers, as it would disproportionately hurt Ireland’s industries. Italy denounces the Triple Alliance. Japanese Legation in Peking advises its citizens to leave the city; 100,000 Chinese troops prepare to defend the capital. Ship Losses: Elsa ( Sweden): The schooner was sunk in the North Sea south east of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom by SM U-39 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her five crew were rescued by Sernebo ( Sweden). Rugby ( United Kingdom): The trawler was captured and scuttled in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) east north east of the Spurn Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM U-9 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Vanadis ( Sweden): The coaster was shelled and sunk in the Baltic Sea by SMS Silvana ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. __________________ 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)