British attacks on the Somme are renewed: Bazentin-le-Petit and the greater part of Longueval are captured (see July 29); the British complete the capture of Trônes Wood.
The Battle of Baranovitchi (see July 2) ends in the repulse of strong German attacks with slight change of position.
July 15 (Sat.)
The Somme Front:—The British abandon High Wood (entered the previous day), but advance towards Pozières; fierce fighting in Delville Wood.
The Russian 11th Army launches an offensive towards Brody (Galicia).
The Caucasus:—The Russians capture Baiburt (between Erzerum and Trebizond).
July 16 (Sun.)
The Somme Front:—The British complete the capture of Ovillers; fierce fighting on the French front near Péronne.
Umlej surrenders to the Sherif of Mecca.