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Jimbuna · 04-10-16, 06:55 AM

10th April 1916

Western Front

Battle of Verdun: Critical day; general German repulse on Meuse and Mort Homme, but slight German gain at Poivre Hill.

Germans gain ground at St. Eloi.

Southern Front

Sir C. Monro's Dardanelles despatch published. http://www.1914-1918.net/monros_gallipoli_despatch.html

Naval and Overseas Operations

Allies decide to form naval bases in Iionian Isles and the Aegean.

Political, etc.

Mr. Asquith defines Allied position in a speech to French deputies visiting London.

Lords Derby and Montagu resign from Air Committee.

Report on Wittenberg prisoners' camp published.

British Liquor Control Board announces it will promote non-alcoholic beer in pubs, starting in the House of Commons.

General von Hohenborn: “Never before has warfare been extended so criminally against women and children as is now being done by England.”

Spanish General Elections are held. The Liberal Party wins a majority with 233 seats, followed by the Conservatives with 88.

U.S. consuls in Europe report the cost of living has risen from 25 to 200% since the start of war in both neutral and belligerent countries.

Ship Losses:

Dorthea (Denmark) The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (55°45′N 3°30′E). Her crew were rescued by a Dutch trawler.[
Silksworth Hall (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 1.25 nautical miles (2.32 km) off the Corton Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UB-12 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew.
Margam Abbey (United Kingdom) The steamer was sunk by U 66 (Thorwald von Bothmer) whilst enroute from Bordeaux - Barry
in ballastSunk in position 55 miles SW1/4S of the Lizard. There were no casualties.
Unione (Italy) The steamer was torpedoed and sunk off Land's End in position 49° 33'N, 6° 09'W by U 66 (Thorwald von Bothmer) whilst enroute from Clyde - Genoa with a cargo of coal. There were no casualties.
Robert Adamson (United Kingdom) The steamer was sunk by UB 16 (Paul Hundius) in position 3 miles NxE of the Shipwash LV whilst enroute from Dundee - Havre carryin g a cargo of props. there were no casualties.

"Nearing The Brink" (Western Mail cartoon)

04-10-16, 06:55 AM	#1458
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,511 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	10th April 1916 Western Front Battle of Verdun: Critical day; general German repulse on Meuse and Mort Homme, but slight German gain at Poivre Hill. Germans gain ground at St. Eloi. Southern Front Sir C. Monro's Dardanelles despatch published. http://www.1914-1918.net/monros_gallipoli_despatch.html Naval and Overseas Operations Allies decide to form naval bases in Iionian Isles and the Aegean. Political, etc. Mr. Asquith defines Allied position in a speech to French deputies visiting London. Lords Derby and Montagu resign from Air Committee. Report on Wittenberg prisoners' camp published. British Liquor Control Board announces it will promote non-alcoholic beer in pubs, starting in the House of Commons. General von Hohenborn: “Never before has warfare been extended so criminally against women and children as is now being done by England.” Spanish General Elections are held. The Liberal Party wins a majority with 233 seats, followed by the Conservatives with 88. U.S. consuls in Europe report the cost of living has risen from 25 to 200% since the start of war in both neutral and belligerent countries. Ship Losses: Dorthea (Denmark) The cargo ship struck a mine and sank in the North Sea (55°45′N 3°30′E). Her crew were rescued by a Dutch trawler.[ Silksworth Hall (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea 1.25 nautical miles (2.32 km) off the Corton Lightship ( United Kingdom) by SM UB-12 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of three of her crew. Margam Abbey (United Kingdom) The steamer was sunk by U 66 (Thorwald von Bothmer) whilst enroute from Bordeaux - Barry in ballastSunk in position 55 miles SW1/4S of the Lizard. There were no casualties. Unione (Italy) The steamer was torpedoed and sunk off Land's End in position 49° 33'N, 6° 09'W by U 66 (Thorwald von Bothmer) whilst enroute from Clyde - Genoa with a cargo of coal. There were no casualties. Robert Adamson (United Kingdom) The steamer was sunk by UB 16 (Paul Hundius) in position 3 miles NxE of the Shipwash LV whilst enroute from Dundee - Havre carryin g a cargo of props. there were no casualties. "Nearing The Brink" (Western Mail cartoon) __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!