Disorders arise in Petrograd, and among Russian regiments, owing to Bolshevist intrigues.
The Russians fall back across the Lomnica (Galicia).
British light naval forces intercept and capture four German steamers off the Dutch coast.
July 17 (Tues.)
Great Britain:—The name of the Royal Family is altered to 'Windsor' by Royal Proclamation.
Ministerial changes:—Sir E. Carson enters the War Cabinet (see Jan. 21, 1918); Sir Eric Geddes becomes First Lord of the Admiralty; Mr. Churchill becomes Minister of Munitions; Mr. Montagu succeeds Mr. Austen Chamberlain as Secretary of State for India (see Dec. 10, 1916).
Mutineers from Kronstadt arrive in Petrograd.
Verdun:—The French win back on Hill 304 all ground lost since June 29 and capture 425 prisoners.
July 18 (Wed.)
The disorders in Petrograd are quelled by troops loyal to the Provisional Government.