Sunday, April 20, 2025

Tuesday, April 20, 1915. Conditions worsen at Van. US aircraft shot at for the first time.


Ottoman forces laid siege to Van as tension there grew worse.

German forces attacked Hill 60 after bombarding British defenses during the day.

A U.S. aircrew and aircraft came under fire for the very first time when Mexican forces fired on a Martin biplane flying aerial reconnaissance on the U.S. border.

The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad went into bankruptcy.

Last edition:

Monday, April 19, 1915. Failing to retake the high ground.

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