12th March 1916
Western Front
There is no major infantry action at Verdun today, but heavy artillery exchanges continue to take place.
Southern Front
Italian artillery active on Middle Isonzo.
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres
General Gorringe succeeds General Aylmer.
Naval
USS Nevada, lead ship of the Nevada-class battleship, is commissioned into service.
Aviation
French ace Georges Guynemer makes his eighth kill today, making his exploits known in France and abroad.
Political etc.
Berlin announces potatoes will be rationed starting on March 20th, alongside bread the butter.
Mexican President Carranza warns the United States that their pursuit of warlord Pancho Villa could result in war between the two countries.
Ship Losses:
HMY Mekong (Royal Navy) The naval yacht was lost on this date.
Seyyar (Ottoman Empire) The banana boat was shelled and sunk in the Black Sea off Karasu by Russian warships.
