Mesopotamia:—A new offensive against Kut-el-Amara is launched by the British forces under General Sir Stanley Maude.
Dec. 14 (Thur.)
The Allies present an ultimatum to Greece demanding the withdrawal of all Greek forces from Thessaly.
The Roumanians evacuate Buzeu.
The empty British transport Russia is sunk by a submarine.
Dec. 15 (Fri.)
The Greek Government accepts the ultimatum of the Allies.
A brilliant French advance at Verdun: important positions and 7500 prisoners are taken.
East Africa:—A British victory near Kibata.