Aug. 17 (Fri.)
The French gain ground east of Bixschoote.
Aug. 18 (Sat.)
German counter-attacks near Lens are repulsed with heavy loss.
The Isonzo Front:—The Italians bombard the Austrian positions from Monte Nero to the sea.
Aug. 19 (Sun.)
The Isonzo Front:—The Italians attack on a thirty-mile front, and capture the Austrian first line from Plava to the sea.
Aug. 20 (Mon.)
The French attack at Verdun on a front of 11 miles; they capture Avocourt, the Cumières Woods, and other strong positions, with 4000 prisoners.
The Germans advance on the Riga Front with little opposition.