On This Day - 1 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

French take a wood near Mesnil-les-Hurlus, Champagne.

Eastern Front

Russians advance on the Uzsok Pass and in the Bukovina.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Heavy fighting at Sarikamish (Russian Armenia).

Naval and Overseas Operations

H.M.S. "Formidable" torpedoed in the Channel.

Political, etc.

Institution of the Military Cross announced (Warrant of 28 December 1914).

On This Day - 2 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Eastern Front

Russian success on the Bzura and Ravka.

Hard fighting near Gorlitse.

Russian progress near the Uzsok and Rostoka Passes.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Battle of Sarikamish continues.

Naval and Overseas Operations

H.M.S.s. "Fox" and "Goliath" bombard Dar-es-Salaam.

On This Day - 3 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

French fail in attack on Boureuilles (Argonne), but carry a height near Cernay (Alsace).

Eastern Front

Russians occupy Suczava (Bukovina).

Southern Front

Austrians occupy Ada Tsiganlia, an island near Belgrade.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Very heavy fighting at Sarikamish, and at Ardahan (Transcauc.).

Political, etc.

Arrest of Cardinal Mercier (Belgium) for Pastoral Letter.

On This Day - 4 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

French advance near St. Georges (Flanders), and complete capture of Steinbach (Alsace) after several days'
fighting.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Russian victories at Sarikamish and Ardahan; Turkish army corps destroyed at the former.

On This Day - 5 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

French blow up half-a-mile of German trenches in the Argonne.

Naval and Overseas Operations

Union forces occupy Schuit Drift on the Orange River.

On This Day - 6 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)
Western Front

French occupy woods north of Altkirch (Alsace).

Eastern Front

Russians occupy Kimpolung (Bukovina) and reach Hungarian frontier.

Political, etc.

Lord Kitchener reviews the military situation in the House of Lords.

On This Day - 7 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

French occupy Burnhaupt-le-Haut (Alsace).

Eastern Front

Heavy German attacks on lower Ravka repulsed.

Political, etc.

British Note with "preliminary observations" in reply to American Note of 29 December 1914 on
interference with neutral trade.

On This Day - 8 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)
Western Front

French carry Hill 132, north of Soissons, and capture Perthes (Champagne).

Germans retake Burnhaupt-le-Haut.

On This Day - 9 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

German counter-attacks near Soissons and at Perthes repulsed.

Naval and Overseas Operations

Capture of the last rebels in the Transvaal announced.

Political, etc.

British answer to U.S. Note of 29 December 1914 published.

On This Day - 10 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

French make further progress at Hill 132 and north of Perthes.

16 German aeroplanes attempt to cross Channel, but, foiled by the weather, bomb Dunkirk.
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Turks reported advancing on Suez Canal.

On This Day - 11 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

German counter-attacks repulsed and fresh progress made by French north of Soissons.

Fierce fighting at Beausejour Farm (Champagne).

On This Day - 12 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

Germans recapture eastern slopes of Hill 132 (Soissons).

Eastern Front

Russians capture several villages near Rosog (East Prussia).

Naval and Overseas Operations

Union forces occupy Raman's Drift (Orange River).

Political, etc.
German use of poison shells reported from Paris.

On This Day - 13 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

Germans recover all Hill 132, and take the heights of Vregny.

Eastern Front

Russians advance on Lower Vistula and occupy Serpets north of Plotsk.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Battle of Kara Urgan (Armenia), which has lasted several days, continues desperately.

Turks occupy Tabriz (Persia).

Naval and Overseas Operations

Germans attack Jasin (German East Africa).

Political, etc.

Resignation of Count Berchtold, Austro-Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs. He is succeeded by Baron

Stephen Burian.

On This Day - 14 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)
Western Front

French withdraw to south bank of Aisne opposite Missy and Crouy.

Germans claim 5,200 prisoners and 14 guns in the fighting near Soissons.

Naval and Overseas Operations

Union forces occupy Swakopmund, German south-west Africa.

On This Day - 15 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

German advance near Soissons checked.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Russians take 4,000 prisoners near Kara Urgan.

On This Day - 16 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

French artillery drives Germans from trenches near Nieuport.

French successes in engagements at Blangy, near Arras, and in Champagne.

Eastern Front

Russians continue to advance on Lower Vistula, repulse heavy attacks near Bolimov (on Ravka), and
occupy the Kirlibaba Pass (Bukovina).

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Russian victory at Kara Urgan, Turkish corps routed.

On This Day - 17 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

German attacks near Autreches, north-west of Soissons, repulsed.

German works in the Bois-le-Pretre (near Pont-a-Mousson) captured.

Naval and Overseas Operations

French submarine "Saphir" sunk in the Dardanelles.

On This Day - 18 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

Further French progress in the Bois-de-Pretre.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Turks driven back west of Chorok river (Armenia).

On This Day - 19 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

Zeppelin drops bombs on Yarmouth and on King's Lynn and neighbourhood.

Naval and Overseas Operations

Surrender of British force at Jasin (except 40 Kaasmiris - ammunition finished).

On This Day - 20 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

French progress in the Bois-le-Pretre.

Fierce fighting at the Hartmannsweilerkopf (Alsace).

Eastern Front

Russians take Skempe (north-west Poland), advance in the Bukovina, and repulse Austrian attack on the
Kirlibaba Pass.

On This Day - 21 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002
Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

French take woods near the farm of Beausejour, but lose ground in the Bois-le-Pretre.

Eastern Front

Further Austrian attack at the Kirlibaba Pass repulsed.

Naval and Overseas Operations

British S.S. "Durward" sunk by submarine near Maas lightship.

Political, etc.

H.M. Ambassador at Washington announces that S.S. "Dacia", if captured, will be placed in a Prize Court.

On This Day - 22 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

Heavy fighting at Fontaine Madame and St. Hubert (Argonne) and at the Hartmannsweilerkopf.

Aeroplane raid by the Germans on Dunkirk, and by the British on Zeebrugge.

Eastern Front

Austrians, having been strongly reinforced, recapture Kirlibaba.

On This Day - 23 January 1915
Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

Continued heavy fighting in the Argonne and Alsace.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Two Turkish divisions defeated at Khorsan (Armenia).

On This Day - 24 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Naval and Overseas Operations

Battle of the Dogger Bank.

Maritz and Kemp repulsed at Upington.

Political, etc.

Publication of letter by Mr. Bryan refuting charge that U.S.A. Government had shown partiality to the
Entente.

On This Day - 25 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

German attacks repulsed by French near Ypres and by British west of La Bassee.

Ground lost by French near Craonne.

Eastern Front

Zeppelin brought down by Libau forts.

Russian advance in Pillkallen district (East Prussia).

Hard fighting in Carpathians.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

British raid on Alexandretta; telegraph wires cut.

Naval and Overseas Operations

German light cruiser "Gazelle" torpedoed by Russian submarine off Rugen, but towed to harbour.

Political, etc.

German Government issues decree seizing all stocks of grain and flour as from 1 February.

On This Day - 26 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

Continued fighting near Craonne; successful French counter-attacks.

 Eastern Front

Russian success near the Dukla Pass.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Turks renew their attacks in Armenia.

Patrol engagement near El Kantara (Suez Canal).

Naval and Overseas Operations

Loss of H.M.S. "Viknor", auxiliary cruiser, announced.

On This Day - 27 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

Germans repulsed in the Argonne.

French progress in the Vosges, especially near Senones.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Russians take Gorness (Armenia), capturing staff of a Turkish division.

Political, etc.

Britain arranges a loan of 5 millions to Romania.

On This Day - 28 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

German aeroplane raid by night on Dunkirk.

Eastern Front

Russians driven back near Beskid Pass.

Naval and Overseas Operations

Russian torpedo-boat bombards Trebizond and Rize.

On This Day - 29 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

British repulse German attack at Cuinchy (south-west of La Bassee).

Failure of German attempts to cross the Aisne near Soissons.

Eastern Front

Continued heavy fighting between Dukla and Wyszkov Passes; Russians losing ground.

Russians advance towards Tilsit.

Naval and Overseas Operations

German torpedo-boat sunk by Russian submarine off Cape Moen, Denmark.

French take Bertua (Cameroons).

On This Day - 30 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002
Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Western Front

French lose ground and 700 prisoners in Western Argonne.

Eastern Front

German offensive near Lipno (north-west Poland) driven back.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

Russians defeat Turks at Sufian, and drive them from Tabriz.

Naval and Overseas Operations

German submarine sinks four British merchant vessels off Lancashire coast.

On This Day - 31 January 1915

Updated - Sunday, 28 July, 2002

Theatre definitions: Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any military action in
Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland. Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian,
Austro-Russian and Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the Austro-Italian and Balkan
(including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises Egypt,
Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkestan, China, India, etc. Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas (except
where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc.
Political, etc. comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes, speeches, diplomatic,
financial, economic and domestic matters. Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright
expired)

Eastern Front

Determined German attacks in region of Bolimov gain a little ground.