The California, of the Anchor Line, is sunk by a German submarine with serious loss of life.

Feb. 8 (Thur.)

The British advance from Grandcourt on both banks of the Ancre.

The British destroyer Ghurka is sunk by a mine in the English Channel.

A British naval air-raid on Bruges harbour.

Feb. 9 (Fri.)

The Isonzo Front:—The Austrians attack and gain some ground east of Gorizia.

Feb. 10 (Sat.)

The Ancre Front:—The British capture a strong German position south of Serre Hill.