A Concise Chronicle of Events of the Great War

by R. P. P. Rowe

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

Mar. 27 (Tues.)

The British occupy Longavines, Lièrmont, Villiers, Equancourt, and Saulcourt; the French capture the forest of Lower Coucy.

Palestine:—The British forces under Sir A. Murray defeat the Turks near Gaza (the First Battle of Gaza): 900 prisoners are captured, including the General of a Division and his Staff.

Mar. 28 (Wed.)

Verdun:—The French recapture Hill 304.

Mar. 29 (Thur.)

The British make progress south-east of Bapaume.

Mar. 30 (Fri.)