Mar. 16 (Thurs.)
The resignation of Grand Admiral von Tirpitz as Head of the German Navy is announced. He is succeeded by Admiral von Capelle.
Verdun:—Heavy German attacks are repulsed.
The Dutch liner Tubantia is sunk by a German submarine.
Mar. 17 (Fri.)
A fresh German offensive is launched against Russia.
Egypt:—A motor force under the Duke of Westminster rescues British prisoners from the Senussi by a successful raid.
Mar. 18 (Sat.)
A German success at the Hohenzollern Redoubt.