8th January 1918
Western Front
Strong enemy local attack near Bullecourt repulsed.
French make successful raid on large scale near Seicheprey (Woevre).
Political, etc.
Field Marshal Douglas Haig, commander of the British Expeditionary Force, publishes his despatch, dated December 25th, detailing military actions in 1917.
President Wilson makes his 14 Points Speech to Congress, outlining a peace based on free trade, open agreements, democracy, and self-determination.
Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes resigns due to his failure to pass conscription in the country. However, he is immediately reinstated as there were no alternative candidates.
Ship Losses:
San Guglielmo (Italy) The passenger ship was sunk in the Gulf of Genoa off Loano, Liguria (44°07′N 8°18′E) by
SM U-63 ( Kaiserliche Marine).
