10th July 1915
Eastern Front
Austrians counter-attack on Bistritza (Krasnik).
General Russki, Commander in Chief, Northern front.
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres
Turks attack Russians near Karaderbent (Transcaucasia).
The Battle of Manzikert begins as Russian forces push west from the city against Ottoman forces.
Naval and Overseas Operations
General Botha makes known terms of surrender in south-west Africa. Lord Kitchener cables congratulations and invites him to England.
Political, etc.
Lord Kitchener speaks at the Guildhall in London, asking for recruits. He warns that the war will last a long time.
U.S. exports Germany fell from $20 million in May 1914 to just $400 in May 1915, largely due to the Allied blockade.
The Vatican has implemented blackouts and moved art treasures due to the possibility of air raids on Rome.