Mesopotamia:—The Turks stand on the line of the Dialah River.

The Turks continue to retreat before the Russians in Western Persia.

Mar. 8 (Thur.)

Death of Count Zeppelin.

A French advance in Champagne.

Roumania:—The Austro-Germans attack in the Trotus Valley (the centre of the Moldavian Front) and gain high ground.

Mar. 9 (Fri.)

Serious food riots are reported in Petrograd.

Verdun:—A French success near Caurières Wood.

Mesopotamia:—General Maude forces a crossing of the Dialah River.