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At Arras, British forces attempted to take the Oppy Wood on their way to a strongly-held German position but failed. However, the failure has been analyzed as a lack of coordination between infantry, artillery, and tanks, and it is expected that the lessons learned will be of great value in future engagements.

On May 5, an enormous artillery barrage was launched by the Allies against Bulgarian forces in occupied-Serbia, supplementing the attack at Doiran, where the Allies assault has bogged down. The barrage was halted at nightfall but renewed earlier this morning. Patrols sent to assess damage to the defensive lines were driven back by the defenders.