A Concise Chronicle of Events of the Great War

by R. P. P. Rowe

Sept. 17 (Sun.)

The French attack south of the Somme and capture Vermandovillers and Berny.

The Isonzo Front:—The Italians capture important positions and a number of prisoners.

Sept. 18 (Mon.)

The Somme Front:—'The Quadrilateral' near Morval is stormed by the British. Deniécourt is captured by the French.

Macedonia:—The Allies capture Florina.

The Russo-Roumanian army in the Dobrudja is forced to retire from strong positions.

Sept. 20 (Wed.)

Transylvania:—The Austro-Germans gain the summit of the Vulcan Pass.

Sept. 21 (Thur.)