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| January 11 – March 13
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British raid the Ancre.
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Details
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| February 23 – April 5
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The Germans withdraw to the Hindenburg Line.
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Details
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| March 1
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Arz von Straussenberg replaces Conrad von Hötzendorf as Austro-Hungarian Chief of Staff.
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Details
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| March 8–11
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The British capture Baghdad.
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Details
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| March 13 – April 23
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Samarrah Offensive, British capture much of Mesopotamia.
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| March 15
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Russia: Czar Nicholas II abdicates. A provisional government is appointed.
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Details
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| March 16
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Germany: High altitude (over 17,000 feet) Zeppelins raids on England commence but are ineffective.
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| March 17
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Aristide Briand resigns as Prime Minister of France; he is replaced by Alexandre Ribot.
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| March 26
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First Battle of Gaza. The British attempt to capture the city fails.
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Details
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| April–October
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Stalemate in Southern Palestine.
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