Western Front
Battle of Messines Ridge: German withdrawal between St. Yves and the Lys. Successful British attacks near Messines. Third Australian Division attack Infantry Hill (east of Monchy-le-Preux) (lose ground on June 18, regain it on June 20). End of Battle of Messines.
Zeppelin
L-43 destroyed by naval fighter forces in North Sea.
British soldiers in the ruins of Thélus, France watches as artillery shells burst in the background: © IWM (Q 2378):
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Southern Front
Greece: British detachment lands at Piraeus after c.9,500 French soldiers on June 12. 500 British soldiers reinforce French at Larissa on June 16 also to gain grain supplies.
Naval and Overseas Operations
The British Admiralty Formally approve, scheme for convoying merchant ships (see May 17th aud July 2nd).
The Germany Navy made extensive use of Zeppelins for scouting, but communications problems reduced their theoretical effectiveness:
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Political, etc
Austria-Hungary: Count M. Esterhazy becomes Hungarian Prime Minister.
Russia: Arrival in Petrograd of Senator Root and U.S. Mission.
Canada: The Canadian Parliament Building being rebuilt after last year’s fire:
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United States: U.S. government loans an additional $25 million to the British government, bringing the total loan amount to $500 million.
The U.S. celebrates its 140th Flag Day today:
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China: Troops loyal to Li Yuanhong, the pro-German President of China, occupies Peking after dissolving the Chinese parliament.
Greece: King Constantine leaves country on June 14.