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.)