1. The The Allies land marines in Greece, seizing Piraeus and Athens. King Constantine agrees to the demands of the Allies.
6. Bucharest captured by the Austro-Germans.
10. Lloyd George, made British prime minister following the resignation of Asquith, announces new war cabinet.
12. General Nivelle appointed commander-in-chief of the French armies.
15. The French, attacking northeast of Verdun, penetrate the German lines, capturing important works, 11,000 prisoners, and 115 cannon.
18. President Wilson asks the belligerent nations to state their war aims.
26. Germany, replying to President Wilson's note, ignores his request for definite statement of peace terms and suggests a peace conference.
“God is a skilful physician. He knows what is best. God observes the several tempers of men, and knows what will work most effectually. Some are of a more sweet disposition, and are drawn by mercy: others are more rugged and knotty pieces: these God deals with in a more forcible way. Some things are kept in sugar, some in brine. God doth not deal alike with all, he hath trials for the strong, and cordials for the weak.”
–Thomas Watson, A Divine Cordial