27 May 1916

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France

General Gallieni dies after two unsuccessful operations. He gained fame as commander of the Paris Garrison during the First Battle of the Marne in 1914.

War at Sea

German S 49 class destroyer S 63 is launched.

German V 67 class destroyer V 81 is launched.

 


How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 December 2007), 27 May 1916, https://www.historyofwar.org/firstworldwar/daybyday/1916_05_27.html

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