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British troops saw a painful (though ultimately minor defeat at Gallipoli on July 12 near Helles. Minor skirmishing continues in the area.

HMS E7, a British sub

On July 17, the British submarine E7 damaged a railroad from the Dardanelles, causing damage to trains and forcing a delay in supplies reaching the Turkish troops.

The Regia Marina had both a victory and a defeat on July 18, as the Austro-Hungarian

SM U-4, an Austro-Hungarian sub

submarine U-4 sunk the cruiser Giusepe Garibaldi, though only 53 off the 573 crewman were lost. However, the Italians shelled several of Austria-Hungary’s naval stations that same day.

Finally, the Italians have launched a second offensive at the Isonzo earlier today; there are reports of severe hand-to-hand fighting following heavy artillery barrages. The Italians outnumber Austrians nearly 4:1, with even more Italian reinforcements approaching.