Sir J. French reported that under cover of poisonous gas the Germans had obtained a footing on Hill 60, but the following day he reports the recovery of the lost trenches.
In Galicia the Russian retirement is continued towards Wisloka.
Banbury Guardian, May 1915
Sir J. French announces the successful re-adjustment of British line in front of Ypres.
Turkish attacks in the Gallipoli Peninsula defeated by Allies, who advance into the interior.
Russians defeat Turks in Caucasus.
Banbury Guardian, May 1915
Sir J. French announces repulse of German attacks on Hill 60 and near St. Julien.
German advances in Western Galicia forces a retirement of the advanced Russian line, and Germans claim an important victory.
Banbury Guardian, May 1915
British destroyer Recruit and two German torpedo boats sunk in North Sea in a running action between British destroyers and German boats. American oil tank vessel Gulflight torpedoed by German submarine.
Banbury Guardian, May 1915
The Allied Forces, under Sir Ian Hamilton, landed on both shores of the Dardanelles and the bombardment of the forts resumed. During the following week severe fighting takes place on the Gallipoli Peninsula but the British advance is un-checked.
Banbury Guardian May 1915
The Germans, using asphyxiating gases, compel the French and British line to fall back to the Canal between Ypres and Dixmude. Severe fighting continues for several days, and by the 28th the German advance is reported definitely arrested and the Allies were assuming the offensive. Conspicuous gallantry was displayed by the Canadian troops, who recovered the four 4.7 guns lost and saved the situation by a charge at a critical time.
Banbury Guardian May 1915
British began an attack on Hill 60 south-east of Ypres, which is completely captured and occupied the following day.
Banbury Guardian May 1915
German aircraft dropped bombs on various places in East Anglia and Kent, the most serious damage being the burning of a timber yard.
British and Indian forces defeat a Turkish force of 15,000 in Persian Gulf.
Russians gain two more heights in the Carpathians.
Banbury Guardian May 1915
Announced in House of Commons that British casualties up to April 11th amounted to 139,347.
Banbury Guardian May 1915
The Elder-Dempster liner Falaba torpedoed by German submarine south of St. George’s channel, over 100 lives being lost, the crew of the submarine jeering at the victims.
Banbury Guardian May 1915