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.
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.
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.
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.
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
A Year in the Life of Avon Dassett, 1914-15
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