Verdun:—Fierce German attacks on Fort Vaux.

The Russians capture Lutsk from the Austrians.

June 7 (Wed.)

Verdun:—Fort Vaux is captured by the Germans.

June 8 (Thur.)

The Russian 7th Army launches an offensive in Eastern Galicia: Buczacz is captured.

June 9 (Fri.)

The War Council of the Allies meets in London.

Arabia:—The Emir Hussein, Grand Sherif of Mecca, revolts against the Turks and gains possession of Mecca.