Dec. 25 (Sat.)
Western Egypt:—The main Senussi force is attacked and routed near Mersa Matruh.
Mesopotamia:—Turkish attacks on Kut-el-Amara are repulsed.
Dec. 27 (Mon.)
Heavy fighting between the Russians and the Austrians on the Bessarabia-Bukovina frontier.
Dec. 28 (Tues.)
The decision of the British Cabinet in favour of Compulsory Service is announced.
The Indian Corps leaves France.
Dec. 29 (Wed.)