The end of the Third Battle of the Aisne (see May 27): German attacks near Château-Thierry make little impression on the French defence; at several points between the Ourcq and the Marne the French counter-attack and gain ground.
June 3 (Mon.)
The Lys Front:—Mont de Merris (west of Merris village) is captured by the British.
The Germans attack in considerable strength north of the Aisne, between Soissons and Noyon, but make slight progress.
June 5 (Wed.)
A German attack at Longpont and an attempt by the Germans to cross the Oise near Vingres are defeated.
H.M.S. Snaefell (armed boarding-steamer) is sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean.
June 6 (Thur.)
French, British, and American troops counter-attack and regain ground at various points.
The Dutch hospital ship Koningin Regentes, engaged in carrying repatriated prisoners between England and Holland, is sunk by a submarine (four lives lost).