l. French and British begin powerful offensive, known as the Battle of the Somme, which continues until November. This relieves the German pressure on Verdun but fails to break the German lines.
5. The French storm German second-line positions on the Somme, capturing Hem and Estrees.
14. The British, using cavalry for the first time since 1914, penetrate German second line north of the Somme on a 4-mile front.
17. The Russians repulse the Austrians southwest of Lutsk, taking 13,000 prisoners.
25. The British occupy Pozieres captured from the Germans on the Somme front.
28. Captain Charles Fryatt is executed by the Germans at Bruges, following his conviction by court-martial of attempting to ram a German submarine on March 28, 1915.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
– Isaiah 43:2