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Jimbuna · 12-27-16, 03:46 PM

27th December 1916

Western Front

Big French air-raids on German industrial works (Rhineland, etc.).

Eastern Front

Falkenhayn takes Ramnicu Sarat.

In the Dobruja, the Bulgars seize position east of Macin.

Naval and Overseas Operations

Naval seaplanes destroy Chikaldir Bridge (Baghdad Railway), Gulf of Alexandretta.

French battleship "Gaulois" torpedoed in Mediterranean.

Political, etc.

Britain contracts to buy all the exportable supply of New Zealand meat until three months until the end of the war.

Germany reassures Switzerland that it will continue to respect Swiss neutrality.

King Alfonso of Spain persuades Germany to send home some Belgian civilians who were deported as forced labour.

Germany limits the sale of "deluxe" shoes to two pairs per person per year, and only if old pairs are turned in.

Three Scandinavian Governments agree to present Note to Belligerents in support of peace efforts.

Franco-British Agreement re: temporary administration of Togoland.

Ship Losses:

Aislaby (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Estaca Point, Galicia, Spain by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war.
Copsewood (United Kingdom) The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 34 nautical miles (63 km) south south west of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°19′N 5°49′W) by SM U-79 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Gaulois (French Navy) The Charlemagne-class battleship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea off Cape Maleas, Greece (36°15′N 23°42′E) by SM UB-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four of her 668 crew.
Goulfar (Germany) The depôt ship was scuttled on this day. Formerly a French trawler, she was captured on 24 December in the Bay of Biscay north of Spain (43°54′N 7°34′W) by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine).
Ida (Norway) The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall (48°56′N 5°50′W) by SM U-79 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Maud (France) The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal (42°07′N 10°32′W) by SM UC-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.

Editorial Cartoon: The 'Peace on Earth' spirit ─ Chicago Tribune

12-27-16, 03:46 PM	#2006
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,753 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	27th December 1916 Western Front Big French air-raids on German industrial works (Rhineland, etc.). Eastern Front Falkenhayn takes Ramnicu Sarat. In the Dobruja, the Bulgars seize position east of Macin. Naval and Overseas Operations Naval seaplanes destroy Chikaldir Bridge (Baghdad Railway), Gulf of Alexandretta. French battleship "Gaulois" torpedoed in Mediterranean. Political, etc. Britain contracts to buy all the exportable supply of New Zealand meat until three months until the end of the war. Germany reassures Switzerland that it will continue to respect Swiss neutrality. King Alfonso of Spain persuades Germany to send home some Belgian civilians who were deported as forced labour. Germany limits the sale of "deluxe" shoes to two pairs per person per year, and only if old pairs are turned in. Three Scandinavian Governments agree to present Note to Belligerents in support of peace efforts. Franco-British Agreement re: temporary administration of Togoland. Ship Losses: Aislaby (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was scuttled in the Bay of Biscay 10 nautical miles (19 km) off Estaca Point, Galicia, Spain by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived, but her captain was taken as a prisoner of war. Copsewood (United Kingdom) The coaster was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 34 nautical miles (63 km) south south west of The Lizard, Cornwall (49°19′N 5°49′W) by SM U-79 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Gaulois (French Navy) The Charlemagne-class battleship was torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea off Cape Maleas, Greece (36°15′N 23°42′E) by SM UB-47 ( Kaiserliche Marine) with the loss of four of her 668 crew. Goulfar (Germany) The depôt ship was scuttled on this day. Formerly a French trawler, she was captured on 24 December in the Bay of Biscay north of Spain (43°54′N 7°34′W) by SM U-46 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Ida (Norway) The cargo ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 50 nautical miles (93 km) south of the Wolf Rock, Cornwall (48°56′N 5°50′W) by SM U-79 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Maud (France) The schooner was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal (42°07′N 10°32′W) by SM UC-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Editorial Cartoon: The 'Peace on Earth' spirit ─ Chicago Tribune __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)