Roumania:—Bucharest and Ploesti are captured by the Germans.
Greece:—The Royalist party in Athens regains control of the posts and telegraphs.
Dec. 7 (Thur.)
Mr. Lloyd George becomes British Prime Minister.
Roumania:—The German successes continue; many prisoners are captured.
Dec. 8 (Fri.)
A blockade of Greece is proclaimed by the Allies, as from this date, until adequate reparation shall be made for recent outrages.
Dec. 10 (Sun.)
The formation of the new British Cabinet is announced. Mr. Balfour becomes Foreign Secretary, Lord Derby Secretary for War, Sir E. Carson First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Chamberlain Secretary for India, Lord Devonport Food Controller; Minister of Munitions, Dr. Addison; Minister of Blockade, Lord R. Cecil (see May 26, 1915, and July 17, 1917).