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Another series of British assault against Bulgarian lines at Doiran on May 8 failed after five waves and massive casualties. Although the opposing sides’ artillery dueled until the next day, the British attack was called off. 12,000 British casualties – nearly 1/3 of the forces – effected only 2,000 on the Bulgarian side.

At Aisne, the fighting ended in failure May 9, along with the entire Nivelle plan. Serious mutinies in the French army have erupted following the failure, which included 350,000 Allied casualties and 165,000 German. The French General Staff is working to halt the mutinies.

In Italy, the 10th Battle of the Isonzo was launched May 10. Whereas the previous nine had focused on small, focused thrusts, this one has seen fighting along a wide front towards Trieste. Indeed, it seems to have been a minor Italian success, with some territory gained, although at the expense of 150,000 Italian casualties to the Austro-Hungarian’s 75,000.

At Arras, fighting continues, although stiff German resistance has halted any possible Allied advance.\