16th January 1916
Western Front
Lille bombed.
French troops are reinforcing and strengthening the Verdun forts in anticipation of a German attack on the area.
Southern Front
General Sarrail takes command at Salonika.
The Serbian army in exile promises to provide the Allies with 100,000 men to continue the fight.
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres
Russians forced to evacuate Kangavar.
General Russian Offensive in Transcaucasia begins.
Naval and Overseas Operations
Westeinde shelled by British monitor.
Political etc.
Manitoban legislature votes to allow women to vote and hold office. It is the first Canadian province to do so.
Ship Losses:
Clan Mactavish ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship was shelled and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 120 nautical miles (220 km) south by west of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal by SMS Möwe ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of seventeen of her crew. Three survivors were taken as prisoners of war.
Larchwood ( United Kingdom): The collier collided with Argus ( United Kingdom) in the Bristol Channel and sank with the loss of eight of her thirteen crew. Survivors were rescued by Argus.
Leelite ( United Kingdom): The cargo ship was driven ashore at Shoreham, West Sussex. Her crew were rescued.
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