Germans Forced to Give Ground Near Verdun Front
Amid fierce combat around Douaumont the Germans held the village briefly before French counterattacks regained some ground. Bombardments span Malancourt to the Woevre, as French and British clashes continue while Italians, Austrians, and Russians push in various theaters. A German plane was captured off the Belgian coast with one drowned and one prisoner. The La Foudre II story remains untold.
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London
Douaumont
Dafiud
Aden
Sidi Barani
Egypt
North Sea
England
Third Colonial Infatry Regiment
la Froyence II
Provence Submarine Sinks French Troop Transport Provence II
An incomplete official report notes the Provence II submarine sinking after transporting troops to Saloniki in the Mediterranean. The vessel reportedly carried staff from the third colonial infantry regiment and multiple battalions plus machine gun company. The exact passenger count remains undisclosed.
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Provence
Third Colonial Infantry Regiment
Provence II
Saloniki
Germans and Allies clash on Western Front in brief
German forces press north and east of Verdun while French hold their lines. British gains along the Ypres Comines canal with many prisoners. Germans seize Douaumont briefly before French counterattack. French repulse a Vaux assault as Germans suffer heavy losses. German airmen bomb Verdun fortifications. German bombardment in the Woevre district stalls under French resistance. French attack near Lachalade in Bolante wood is repelled. Close fighting continues south of the canal at La Bassée.
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Malancourt
Meuse
Woevre
Verdun
Beaumont
Ypres
Paris
Ypres-Comines Canal
London
Douaumont
Vaux
Berlin
Bolante Wood
Lachalade
Canal
la Bassee
Belgium
Langemarck
Aisne
Neuville
Berry-au-Bac
Argonne
la Fille Morte
Chappy
St. Hubert
Upper
Alsace
Seppois
la Grande Largue
Navarre
Steenstraete
Malta and Melos receive rescued sailors after sinking
French and British vessels pick up 296 survivors at Malta and about 40 at Melos following the sinking of La Provence. No submarine sighted before or after the disaster. The ship carried five 14cm guns, two 67mm guns, and four 47mm guns.
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Ranean
Malta
Melos
la Provence
German gains at Douaumont in Verdun sector reported
German army headquarters states the village of Douaumont was cleared and lines shifted west and south, with more than 1000 prisoners and several heavy guns captured. Air operations include bombs near Fort Verdun and Lieutenant Immelman downing his ninth enemy aeroplane.
French Forces Seize High Ground Near Douaumont in Verdun Clash
Allied lines report French troops capturing the highest mound on the northern slope near Douaumont and regaining nearby ground as bombardment remains intense from the Meuse westward to the Woevre. Artillery strikes target German positions, with air and ground actions noted across Langemarck Seppois La Grande Largue and Verdun sectors.
Turkish report cites British losses and Turkish gains near Aden
Turkish army headquarters reports March 2 that in a recent clash near Dafiudh British forces suffered about 100 fatalities including a British general and the landing corps commander. Tribes along the coast between Aden and Hadramout offered submission. Turkish control extends east and west of Aden while British influence in Aden and Hosman is reduced.
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Aden
Hetk Hosman
British report of mine attacks near Hohenzollern Re doubt
London dispatch states that five mines were exploded near the Hohenzollern re doubt and the craters occupied. One crater held the enemy's main mining shaft. A hostile bombing was repulsed and artillery activity remained high. Prisoners taken total five officers and 249 men.
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London
Hohenzollern
pres-Comines
Russians Capture Bitlis After Assault Near Lake Van
Russian war office reports Bitlis, in Turkish Armenia near Lake Van, seized by assault. Western front saw Turkish offensive dispersed by Russian artillery. Caucasus front notes pursuit of Turks continues amid deep snow and frost. Russian troops took six cannons and captured 17 Turkish officers, including a colonel.
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Caucasus
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Aden
Petrograd
London
Armenia
Erzerum
War Office
Czartorysk
Italian Statement From Rome March 3 War Office Report
The war office reports in high mountain districts snow depths over 16 feet causing many avalanches but not hindering our artillery or patrols. Near Goriza intense enemy artillery activity was successfully repelled by our forces.
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War Office
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Irish League of Boston backs Redmond leadership against New York faction
The Central Branch of the United Irish League of Boston endorses Mr. Redmond and decries a New York fringe urging pro German views and arming Ireland. Dr Henry V McLaughlin presided, with Michael J Jordan and others presenting resolutions affirming loyalty to Ireland’s national aims and Irish leadership.
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Michael 4. Jordan
James E. Cotter
Charles
O'Malley
James T. Tarrett
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P. J. Kelly
Dr. McLaughlin
League
Ireland
Redmond
Treland
Boston
Great Britain
Michael J. Jordan
Jordan
Irish Race Convention in New York Reflects Loyalty to Redmond
Boston and New England Irish leaders endorse John E Redmond and the Irish party amid wartime neutrality debates. Delegates, including Francis Campbell and John Devoy, confront Pro-German sentiment, internal AOH feuds, and Emmet anniversary as they push for unity and support for Ireland's self government.
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Wilson
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Great Britain
Gore
Washington
Francis A. Campbell
Boston
America
England
John W. Goff
Irish race convention opens in New York amid turmoil
In New York on March 3 the so called Irish race convention begins amid internal friction as Clan na Gael elements reportedly seek to sidetrack Matthew Cummings and his followers. The event highlights factional divides within the Irish American movement and portends a contested gathering.
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Clan-na-Gael
New York
Matthew Cummings
Butler Wounded In Kitchen Fight With Robber
A Brookline butler was wounded when a robber battled him in the Spaulding home. The thief seized a bag of jewelry and escaped through the back door as police searched the district. most jewelry was recovered and only two rings missing.
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Evans Road
Commonwealth Avenue
Spaulding
Brookline
Brighton
Butlet
Woman injured in collision at Albany and Hunneman streets
Struck and knocked down yesterday afternoon by an automobile owned and operated by John J. Morley of 266 Eous tis street. She was taken to the City Hospital where she is reported to have a scalp laceration and a fractured right arm.
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Hunneman Streets
City Hospital
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