April 5 (Fri.)
The British and French defences hold against strong German attacks; the Germans make little progress and suffer heavy losses; the French regain ground between Moreuil and Montdidier; this ends the second Battle of the Somme (see March 21).
British and Japanese marines under the command of Admiral Kato are landed at Vladivostok.
April 6 (Sat.)
The British recapture Aveluy Wood, north of Albert; the French yield ground near Chauny.
The Caucasus:—The Turks reoccupy Ardahan (see Jan. 3, 1915).
April 7 (Sun.)
Syria:—The Arabs capture Kerak, the Turkish headquarters east of the Dead Sea.
April 8 (Mon.)