Dependants Allowances Expanded
Addresses improved financial support for the dependants of men serving in the armed forces.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
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Henry Herbert Asquith Biography and Timeline — Page 6
Follow Henry Herbert Asquith through 368 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Henry Herbert Asquith, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1914
Laws of War Violations Condemned
Addresses reported violations of the laws of war during the German invasion of Belgium.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Irish and Welsh Suspensory Bill Defended
Defends delaying the operation of major Irish and Welsh constitutional legislation during the war.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Indian Forces War Costs Addressed
Addresses parliamentary questions concerning expenditure connected with Indian troops serving in the war.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Belgian Sympathy Reply Reported
Reports the response of King Albert to British expressions of sympathy and support for Belgium.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Increased Wartime Provision Requested
Seeks increased parliamentary provision for the expanding military demands of the war.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Mining of North Sea
The Admiralty decides to mine the North Sea
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
North Sea Mine Decision
The Admiralty decides to mine the North Sea.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Capture of Ypres
The British occupy Ypres
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Ypres Occupied
British forces occupy Ypres.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Capture of Cyprus
Britain captures Cyprus
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Cyprus Taken by Britain
Britain takes control of Cyprus during the war.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Declaration of War
Great Britain & France declare war on Turkey
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
War Declared on Ottoman Empire
Great Britain and France declare war on Turkey.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Wartime Address Debate Led
Leads the Government case during the parliamentary debate on the wartime Address.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Second Wartime Vote of Credit Supported
Supports a further Vote of Credit as military expenditure rises during the first winter of the war.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
War Council Reviews Gallipoli Option
Asquith's War Council considers but initially rejects a major landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Bombing of Hartlepool
A German squadron bombs Hartlepool, Scarborough & Whitby
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
East Coast Bombardment
A German squadron bombards Hartlepool, Scarborough and Whitby.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Defence of Realm Powers
Emergency powers are granted through the Defence of the Realm Act.
Role range: 1908-1915 – 1908-1915
Legislation
The Defence of the Realm Act is passed conferring emergency powers
Role range: 1908-1915 – 1908-1915
Reform of Emergency Powers
The Defence of the Realm Act is passed conferring emergency powers
Role range: 1908-1915 – 1908-1915
1915
Blockade of Great Britain
German zeppelins launch the 1st air raid on Britain
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
First Zeppelin Raid on Britain
German Zeppelins launch the first air raid on Britain.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Great Britain Home Front under Blockade Pressure
German attacks on Britain occur alongside the wider effort to pressure the country through maritime and aerial warfare.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
War Council Approves Dardanelles Naval Operation
Asquith's War Council approves a naval operation intended to force the Dardanelles.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Military Forces Strength Reviewed
Answers questions about the numerical strength of British military forces after six months of war.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Reviewed
Reviews the work of the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in supporting voluntary enlistment.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Expeditionary Force Casualties Reported
Addresses the total casualties suffered by the British Expeditionary Force.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Recruiting in Ireland Addressed
Answers questions about recruiting progress and organisation in Ireland.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
German Trade Restrictions Considered
Discusses stronger economic measures against German trade during the war.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Household Recruiting Canvass Reviewed
Reviews plans for a household canvass in support of voluntary military recruiting.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
February Recruiting Position Addressed
Reviews recruiting requirements as British forces continue expanding.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Service Pensions Policy Reviewed
Addresses pensions and allowances for soldiers, sailors and their families.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Air Raid Damage Compensation Discussed
Addresses compensation for civilian damage caused by hostile aircraft and bombardment.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Blockade of Great Britain
A German submarine blockade of Great Britain begins
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
German Submarine Blockade
A German submarine blockade of Great Britain begins.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Great Britain Blockade Recorded by Asquith Government
The British government confronts Germany's attempt to use submarines to restrict shipping reaching Great Britain.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Battle of Dardanelles
The War Cabinet decides to send troops to the Dardanelles
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
Dardanelles Troop Decision
The War Cabinet decides to send troops to the Dardanelles.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
Records, sources and methodology
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