May 27 (Thur.)
The Italians capture Ala and Grado.
H.M.S. Majestic (battleship) is torpedoed off Cape Helles, Gallipoli.
A French air-raid on Ludwigshaven.
May 28 (Fri.)
The appointment of Admiral Sir Henry Jackson as First Sea Lord in succession to Lord Fisher is announced (see Oct. 29, 1914, and Nov. 29, 1916).
May 29 (Sat.)
The French capture Ablain (near Souchez).
The Italians occupy Valona (Albania).