The steamship Ariadne is sunk by the Möwe.

Jan. 16 (Sun.)

A Russian success near Pinsk.

General Sarrail assumes command of the Allied forces at Salonika.

A battle begins in the Caucasus (near Erzerum) between the Russians and the Turks.

The liner Appam is captured by the Möwe off the Canaries (see Feb. 1 and March 4).

Jan. 17 (Mon.)

A Russian victory in the Caucasus: the Turks retire on Erzerum.

The Clan MacTavish is sunk by the Möwe.