During the bombardment of Paris by the German long-range gun, a church is hit while a Good Friday service is in progress and many casualties are caused.
Mar. 30 (Sat.)
German attacks on the British Front north of the Somme (in the Boiry—Boyelles district) are repulsed with heavy loss. The French recapture Moreuil (south-east of Amiens).
Palestine:—The British attack on Amman is renewed with slight success.
April 1 (Mon.)
Palestine:—The British retire from before Amman and evacuate Es Salt (see March 25).
April 2 (Tues.)
The British recapture Ayette (between Arras and Albert).
April 4 (Thur.)
The Germans attack in great strength towards Amiens; they advance considerably on either side of Moreuil (south-east of Amiens); the French lose Morisel and Mailly-Raineval. The Germans claim to have taken 90,000 prisoners and 1300 guns since March 21.