5 March

1915 (Friday)

 * French attack on German positions at Hartmannsweilerkopf.
 * Zeppelin wrecked near Tirlemont.
 * Germans concentrate strong forces between Thorn and Mlava.
 * Russians cross the Bistritza (eastern Carpathians) and threaten Austrian flank.
 * Dardanelles: Narrows forts bombarded by HMS Queen Elizabeth from Gulf of Saros; fort L blown up and others damaged.
 * British warships bombard Smyrna under Admiral Peirse (see ).
 * German Note issued an answer to attempt to United States to mitigate rigours of war zone.
 * Issue of £50,000,000 3% Exchequer Bonds announced.
 * Sir John Jellicoe, commander-in-chief of the Grand Fleet, is promoted to Admiral.