Siberia:—The Czecho-Slovaks recapture Irkutsk, having lost it to the Bolshevists during July (see July 8).
Aug. 18 (Sun.)
The Lys Front:—The British attack on a four-mile front between Vieux Berquin and Bailleul and capture Oultersteene and over 400 prisoners.
The French offensive between the Oise and Aisne develops.
Aug. 19 (Mon.)
The Lys Front:—The British capture Merville.
The French advance in the Ribécourt sector towards Noyon.
Aug. 20 (Tues.)
The French continue to advance between the Oise and the Aisne and reach Lombray; they capture over 8000 prisoners.