12 March

1915 (Friday)

 * German counter-attacks repulsed at Neuve Chapelle.
 * Russians repulse German attacks near Augustovo Woods and north of Przasnysz.
 * French force for Dardanelles collecting in North Africa.
 * Dutch Government issue warning that foreign merchant ships using Dutch flag will be detained (see 30 January and 11 February).
 * British Government notify Russian Government of their acceptance of Russian claims to Constantinople (see 4 March, 12 April 1915, and 2 December 1916).
 * French Government issue decrees similar to British Order in Council and Proclamation of the 11 March.
 * General Sir Ian Hamilton appointed Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean (Dardanelles) Expeditionary Force (see 17 March).