May 7 (Sun.)

Verdun:—A great German attack on Hill 304 results in a slight gain of ground.

May 8 (Mon.)

Verdun:—The Germans lose ground at the Mort Homme and Fort Douaumont.

The White Star liner Cymric is torpedoed without warning by a German submarine near the Irish coast.

May 10 (Wed.)

Persia:—Kasr-i-Shirin is occupied by the Russians.

May 11 (Thur.)

A German success near Vermelles: 500 yards of British front-line trenches are captured.

May 12 (Fri.)