A British counter-attack near Vermelles is partially successful.

May 13 (Sat.)

The Germans attack the British at Ploegsteert Wood and are repulsed.

The Caucasus:—The Russians retire on Erzerum.

The British monitor M30 is sunk in action in the Gulf of Smyrna.

May 14 (Sun.)

Italy:—The Battle of the Trentino begins (see June 4).

May 15 (Mon.)

The British capture a German trench on the Vimy Ridge.