Macedonia:—The British advance on the Doiran Front.

A German flotilla bombards Dunkirk.

April 26 (Thur.)

A German counter-attack at Gavrelle is repulsed by the British; German counter-attacks on the Chemin-des-Dames are repulsed by the French.

April 27 (Fri.)

Guatemala breaks off diplomatic relations with Germany.

The British transport Ballarat, carrying Australian troops, is torpedoed and sunk, but all hands are saved.

Ramsgate is shelled by German destroyers (5 casualties).

April 28 (Sat.)

The United States Congress passes by large majorities a Bill for raising an American army by compulsory service.