Western Front
Germans shoot down 3 BEF Second Army balloons, 2 more subsequently. Independent Jagdgeschwader 1 of Jasta 4, 6, 10 and 11 formed under Richthofen (returned from 6 week leave on June 14) with c.50 fighters.
Destroying the heavily-defended balloons called for a high degree of courage, and there were some pilots specializing in the work. One such was Heinrich Gontermann, who accounted for 18 before being killed:
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Artois: BEF First Army advances astride river Souchez as Germans retreat before 46th Division’s attacks (night June 24-25).
Portuguese sentries at the front line near Neuve Chapelle: © IWM (Q 6442):
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French troops reverse German gains made near Vauxaillon and take ground near Moisey Farm.
Political, etc
Austria-Hungary: Count Czernin ‘We could have a separate peace with England in 8 days. It would be a momentary salvation, but … the certain ruin of the dynasty.’
Russia: Mutiny of the Russian Black Sea Fleet ends after Admiral Alexander Kolchak is removed from command.
France: Soldiers of the South African Native Labour Corps doing a “Zulu war dance” for sports day at Dannes: © IWM (Q 2388):
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Ireland: 1 man is killed and several injured as Sinn Feiners and British police clash in Cork. Recruiting stations are attacked.
Serbia: Dragutin Dimitrijevic, leader of the Serbian Black Hand terrorist society which orchestrated Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination, is executed:
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M. Nikola Pashich forms new Serbian Government.
United States: The $400,000,000 U.S.A. Liberty Loan largely over-subscribed.
Greece: (Originally reported yesterday, but two sources state today, with further details as follows): Prime Minister Zaimis resigns, will not recall Venizelist-dominated Chamber of 13 June 1915.
Netherlands: British and German delegates on Prisoners of War question meet at The Hague.
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