On This Day - 6 June 1917
Theatre definitions:
Western Front comprises the Franco-German-Belgian front and any
military action in Great Britain, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Holland.
Eastern Front comprises the German-Russian, Austro-Russian and
Austro-Romanian fronts. Southern Front comprises the
Austro-Italian and Balkan (including Bulgaro-Romanian) fronts, and
Dardanelles. Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres comprises
Egypt, Tripoli, the Sudan, Asia Minor (including Transcaucasia), Arabia,
Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan, Turkestan, China, India, etc.
Naval and Overseas Operations comprises operations on the seas
(except where carried out in combination with troops on land) and in
Colonial and Overseas theatres, America, etc. Political, etc.
comprises political and internal events in all countries, including Notes,
speeches, diplomatic, financial, economic and domestic matters.
Source: Chronology of the War (1914-18, London; copyright expired)
Western Front
In attack north of Scarpe river British carry positions on Greenland Hill.
Unsuccessful German attacks on Chemin des Dames front.
Southern Front
Further heavy fighting on Carso; no material change of front.
Austrians claim 10,000 prisoners in last three days.
Political, etc.
Arrival in Greece of M. Jonnart, High Commissioner of the Protecting Powers.
Collapse of Kronstadt revolt after negotiations with Provisional Government.
Lord Northcliffe to go to U.S.A.
