17th March 1916
Western Front
German troops launch five attacks against the village of Vaux and the nearby fort at Verdun, but are repulsed.
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres
Continued Russian advance west of Erzerum.
Duke of Westminster's armoured cars release 91 "Tara" prisoners at Bir-el-Hakim.
Political etc.
King George and Queen Mary visit the headquarters of the Irish Guards. The King praises their service at Mons and Ypres.
Kwangsi province (China) proclaims its independence.
Food prices risen 48% in Great Britain.
French Senator Jenouvrier states over 800,000 French children are now fatherless due to the war.
Two U.S. divisions in pursuit of bandit Pancho Villa have advanced 65 miles into Mexican territory.
Ship Losses:
Lindfield (Norway) The barque was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean 70 nautical miles (130 km) south west of the Fastnet Rock by SM U-70 ( Kaiserliche Marine). Her crew survived.
Ask (Sweden) The steamer was torpedoed and damaged near the Noord Hinter LV whilst enroute from Westervik - London whilst carrying a cargo of timber by UB 6 (Ernst Voigt).
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