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This month in 1916 |
| Theatres | ||
|---|---|---|
| Western | Eastern | Italian |
| Caucasian | Middle Eastern | Balkan |
| African | Naval | Air |
| Politics | Asian and Pacific | Gallipoli |
| Dates | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| February 21 | The Battle of Verdun begins. | |
| March 18 – April | Lake Naroch Offensive. | |
| April 24–29 | Easter Rising by Irish rebels for independence from the United Kingdom. | Details |
| April 24–30 | The Kienthal Conference, the second meeting of the anti-war socialist Zimmerwald Movement, is held in Kienthal, Switzerland. | Details |
| April 27–29 | Gas attacks at Hulluch. | |
| April 29 | The British forces under siege at Kut surrender to the Ottomans, first siege of Kut ends. | Details |
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