5th July 1915
Western Front
Fierce fighting at Souchez, Arras, and on Meuse.
German forces recapture of mile of trench along the Moselle River. Germany claims to have taken 1000 French prisoners.
Eastern Front
Severe enemy defeat between Vistula and Bug, and their offensive between Veprj and Bug repulsed.
Northern movement of Austro-Germans from Galicia towards Kholm-Lyublin line suspended.
Austrian defenders at Fort Hensel celebrate the 1000th Italian shell that hit the fort by singing songs such as the “God Save the Kaiser.”
Southern Front
Sir Ian Hamilton's despatch issued describing Turkish counter-attacks beaten off 30 June to 2 July.
Turkish attempt to dislodge British from Gallipoli Peninsula defeated.
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres
British evacuate Lahej and retire to Bir Nasr, then to Aden, after attack by Turks.
Naval
Mesopotamian Campaign
Sumana, armed launch-tug, 2-3pdr, Lt W Harris, supporting advance along River Euphrates towards Nasiriya. Turkish shell cut main steam pipe during the day, out of action, back next day.
Political, etc.
Statement concerning German violation of neutral mails on Swedish mail steamers.
Lord Fisher appointed Chairman, Inventions Board.
Ship Losses:
Peik ( Norway): The cargo ship struck a mine possibly laid by UC 3 (Erwin Weisbach) and sank in the North Sea 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) off the Longsand Lightship ( United Kingdom). Her crew survived.
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