Neutrality
The Reprisals Order, in which Britain bans all neutral parties from trading with Germany
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
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Henry Herbert Asquith Biography and Timeline — Page 7
Follow Henry Herbert Asquith through 368 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Henry Herbert Asquith, historical timeline
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1915
Reprisals Order
The Reprisals Order, in which Britain bans all neutral parties from trading with Germany
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Reprisals Trading Ban
Britain bans neutral parties from trading with Germany under the Reprisals Order.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Ground Invasion Backed after Naval Failure
Asquith's government accepts that troops must seize the Gallipoli defences before the fleet can advance.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
War Office Production Committee Reviewed
Addresses a War Office committee examining production and supply for the Army.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
War Production Acceleration Committee Backed
Supports committee work intended to accelerate the production of equipment required by the armed forces.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Army Estimates War Requirements Addressed
Addresses wartime Army estimates and the resources required for expanding operations.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
British Prisoner Treatment Raised
Addresses reports concerning the treatment of British prisoners held in Germany.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Business Expertise for Military Supply Supported
Supports greater use of business expertise in Army and Navy equipment supply.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Wartime Press Censorship Reviewed
Answers questions about press censorship and restrictions on military information.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Italian Intervention
Approves the agreement intended to bring Italy into the war on the Allied side.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Italy Joins Entente
Asquith's government concludes the secret London agreement promising territorial gains to Italy in return for entering the war against the Central Powers.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Treaty of London
His government joins France and Russia in the secret agreement promising territorial gains if Italy enters the war against the Central Powers.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Postwar Employment for Soldiers Considered
Addresses future employment arrangements for servicemen returning after the war.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Food and Coal Prices Addressed
Responds to concerns about rising food and coal prices during wartime.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Espionage Measures Reviewed
Addresses wartime measures against spying and enemy intelligence activity.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Unmarried Men Recruiting Census Announced
Addresses proposals to identify unmarried men available for military service.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Coalition Government Discussions Acknowledged
Addresses parliamentary questions about the possibility of forming a coalition government.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
May Recruiting Appeal Renewed
Renews the Government appeal for voluntary recruits as manpower demands increase.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Coalition Government
Asquith & Bonar Law agree a Coaltion
Role range: 1908-1915 – 1908-1915
Government
Sends a letter to ministers requesting their resignation for a new wartime coalition
Role range: 1908-1915 – 1908-1915
Ministerial Resignation Request
Asks ministers to resign so a new wartime coalition can be created.
Role range: 1908-1915 – 1908-1915
Wartime Coalition Agreement
Asquith and Bonar Law agree to form a wartime coalition.
Role range: 1908-1915 – 1908-1915
Munitions Supply Crisis Addressed
Addresses the national shortage of artillery ammunition and the need to expand munitions production.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Coalition Negotiations Announced
Announces political negotiations intended to broaden the wartime Government.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Coalition Premiership
Continues as Prime Minister under the wartime coalition.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
Declaration of War
Asquiths policy of "wait & see" is challenged by Lloyd George
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 4th term
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
Coalition Ministry Announced
The new wartime government is announced.
Role range: 1908-1915 – 1908-1915
Government
The new Government is announced
Role range: 1908-1915 – 1908-1915
Coalition Government Formed
Forms a coalition administration with Conservative participation to strengthen wartime government.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Bombing of London
German Zeppelins bombard the suburbs of London
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
London Zeppelin Bombing
German Zeppelins bombard suburbs of London.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Coalition Government Defended
Defends the new coalition arrangement before the House of Commons.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Conscription Question Reconsidered
Addresses renewed pressure for compulsory military service while voluntary recruiting continues.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Ministry of Munitions Established
Supports creation of the Ministry of Munitions to coordinate the expansion of war production.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Compulsory Registration Considered
Discusses registration measures intended to identify the nation’s available manpower.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Ministry of Munitions Bill Advanced
Helps advance legislation establishing the new Ministry of Munitions.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Expeditionary Forces Position Reviewed
Addresses the position of British forces serving in France and the Mediterranean.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Married Men Recruiting Issue Addressed
Discusses the position of married men within the voluntary recruiting system.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
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