A Concise Chronicle of Events of the Great War

by R. P. P. Rowe

The British capture German trenches at Bouchavesnes.

Verdun:—The Germans attack and gain ground north of Caurières Wood.

Mar. 5 (Mon.)

The British approach the German main positions on the Bapaume Ridge.

Mesopotamia:—British cavalry reach Lajj, twenty-seven miles from Baghdad.

Persia:—The Turks retreating from Hamadan are attacked by the Russians in the Asadabad Pass.

Mar. 6 (Tues.)

Mesopotamia:—General Maude's rapid advance on Baghdad continues.

Persia:—The Russians capture the Asadabad Pass.

Mar. 7 (Wed.)