Western Front
Somme: Operation Alberich: Germans begin demolitions with programmed removal of material and civilians between Siegfried [Hindenburg] Line and actual front line at the Somme.
East of Sailly-Saillisel Germans counter-attack new British positions, but are repulsed.
Meuse: French repulse German attacks.

Southern Front
Italy: Austrians claim 1,000 PoWs in attack east of Gorizia. but Italians regain trenches taking 100 PoWs on February 9. Italian Intelligence reports new Austrian artillery and troops on Asiago and in Upper Adige.

Asiatic and Egyptian Theaters
Egypt: Report on Senussi operations issued.
Mesopotamia: British 13th and 14th Divisions storm liquorice factory (until February 10). [ed note: I knew there were shortages, and rationing had to be implemented among all the belligerents, but I had no idea things were that bad.]

Political, etc.
Germany: German Government admit having prevented Mr. Gerard communicating with U.S.A., “stating falsely” that Count Bernstorff has not been allowed communication with Germany. Mr. Gerard receives his passports.

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