A German aeroplane raid on north-east London in the early morning (1 killed).

May 8 (Tues.)

Liberia breaks off diplomatic relations with Germany.

The Germans attack in strength and recapture Fresnoy from the British (see May 3).

The French carry an enemy position beyond Chevreux (north-east of Craonne).

May 9 (Wed.)

A resolution is passed by the Russian Committee of Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates in favour of an International Socialist Peace Conference to be held at Stockholm (see May 28).

Macedonia:—The British advance near Lake Doiran.

May 10 (Thur.)

A scouting force of light cruisers and destroyers under Commodore Tyrwhitt engage 11 enemy destroyers off Harwich, and chase them back to Zeebrugge.