Diary March 24, 1917

03-1917, Diary WWI, War Diary, Year 1917 / 1 minute of reading

Swearing of Russian troops on the new Provisional Government, which wanted to continue the Tsar’s war. But the loyalty of the soldiers is fragile.

World War One Diary for Saturday, March 24, 1917:

Eastern Front

Russia – Russian Army proclaims loyalty to Provisional Government: Junior officer writes ‘There was a gulf between the troops and the officers which could not be bridged’.

Western Front

Somme: British troops occupy Roisel east of Peronne.

Politics

France: Government protests to neutrals against German devastation in newly evacuated French territory.
Bulgaria: Tsar Ferdinand of Bulgaria advises German Minister not to exploit Russia’s weakness by offensive (none planned on March 27).

Neutrals

Greece: Greek Government demands Italian troops’ withdrawal from Epirus. Allied Ministers return to Athens.
USA: Council of National Defense creates Commercial Economy, and General Munitions Boards (March 31)

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My name is Norman 'Kretaner' and since my childhood I am interested in history and strategy games. Later, I have learned programming and the development of computer games, and finally with the Internet, also web design. I'm in the fortunate position to combine all my interests with my work and to live on a place of my choice, on Crete. All information, figures, specifications and statistics used here had been compiled from a variety of sources and the large, over decades collected, library of the author about military history, WW2 and weapons.