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Jimbuna · 05-22-16, 06:40 AM

22nd May 1916

Western Front

Battle of Verdun: Despite heavy German fire, some French infantry, spearheaded by the 34th Regiment, reach Fort Douaumont’s perimeter.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres

British defeat Ali Dinar, Sultan of Darfur, at Beringia.

British and Russian cavalry link up in Kut-el-Amara in Iraq, although their main forces remain separated by the Ottomans.

Aviation

Two Ottoman aeroplanes raid Cairo and drop 16 bombs, resulting 2 deaths and 18 injuries.

French Nieuport 11s of Esc N65 destroy 6 kite-balloons using very short-range firework-type rocket projectiles devised by French Navy Lieutenant Le Prieur.

Political, etc.

Newly-elected MP Noel Pemberton Billing claims the government is criminally negligent for being unable to defend against air attacks.

Reports surface of desertions among U.S. volunteers serving in Canada due to the cold and fears of deployment to Europe.

U.S. yearly exports to Italy jumps by $130 million since the war’s start due to “war orders.”

China once again officially becomes a republic after Yuan Shikai’s declaration of an empire was met with rebellion.

Ship Losses:

Genista (Italy) The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the Balearic Islands, Spain (40°37′N 1°47′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine).
Istros (Greece) The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) of Farragona, Alicante, Spain (40°36′N 1°43′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Orealla (Italy) The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Barcelona, Spain (40°24′N 1°53′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine).
Rhenass (United Kingdom) The coaster struck a mine laid by UC 10 (Alfred Nitzsche) and sank in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) east by north of Orfordness, Suffolk (52°08′30″N 1°48′00″E with the loss of six of her crew.
Roberto G. (Italy) The barque was scuttled in the Mediterranea Sea off the Balearic Islands (40°36′N 1°56′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine).
Australia (Italy) The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) south east of Barcelona (40°23′N 1°50′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine).

Nieuport with Prieur rockets on the wings.

05-22-16, 06:40 AM	#1542
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	22nd May 1916 Western Front Battle of Verdun: Despite heavy German fire, some French infantry, spearheaded by the 34th Regiment, reach Fort Douaumont’s perimeter. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres British defeat Ali Dinar, Sultan of Darfur, at Beringia. British and Russian cavalry link up in Kut-el-Amara in Iraq, although their main forces remain separated by the Ottomans. Aviation Two Ottoman aeroplanes raid Cairo and drop 16 bombs, resulting 2 deaths and 18 injuries. French Nieuport 11s of Esc N65 destroy 6 kite-balloons using very short-range firework-type rocket projectiles devised by French Navy Lieutenant Le Prieur. Political, etc. Newly-elected MP Noel Pemberton Billing claims the government is criminally negligent for being unable to defend against air attacks. Reports surface of desertions among U.S. volunteers serving in Canada due to the cold and fears of deployment to Europe. U.S. yearly exports to Italy jumps by $130 million since the war’s start due to “war orders.” China once again officially becomes a republic after Yuan Shikai’s declaration of an empire was met with rebellion. Ship Losses: Genista (Italy) The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the Balearic Islands, Spain (40°37′N 1°47′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Istros (Greece) The cargo ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea 40 nautical miles (74 km) of Farragona, Alicante, Spain (40°36′N 1°43′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived. Orealla (Italy) The full-rigged ship was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea south of Barcelona, Spain (40°24′N 1°53′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Rhenass (United Kingdom) The coaster struck a mine laid by UC 10 (Alfred Nitzsche) and sank in the North Sea 9 nautical miles (17 km) east by north of Orfordness, Suffolk (52°08′30″N 1°48′00″E with the loss of six of her crew. Roberto G. (Italy) The barque was scuttled in the Mediterranea Sea off the Balearic Islands (40°36′N 1°56′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Australia (Italy) The full-rigged ship was scuttled in the Mediterranean Sea 65 nautical miles (120 km) south east of Barcelona (40°23′N 1°50′E) by SM U-34 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Nieuport with Prieur rockets on the wings. __________________ 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) Last edited by Jimbuna; 05-22-16 at 10:29 AM.