Gallipoli:—The Battles of Sari Bair (see Aug. 11) and Suvla (see Aug. 15) begin: the British effect a surprise landing in Suvla Bay and launch an offensive against the Turks at other points.
Aug. 7 (Sat.)
The Germans are repulsed near Riga.
Gallipoli:—Slight successes are gained against the Turkish positions above Suvla Bay.
Aug. 8 (Sun.)
Gallipoli:—The New Zealanders capture Chunuk Bair. This is the critical day at Suvla (see Aug. 10).
Persian Gulf:—Bushire is occupied by the British.
H.M.S. India (armed merchant cruiser) is sunk by a submarine off the Norwegian coast.
Aug. 9 (Mon.)