Reserved Employment Policy Discussed
Addresses the need to retain skilled workers in occupations essential to the war effort.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
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Henry Herbert Asquith Biography and Timeline — Page 8
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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1915
Bombing of Karlsruhe
Allied aircraft bombs Karlsruhe in retaliation for German bombing of London
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Karlsruhe Retaliation Raid
Allied aircraft bomb Karlsruhe in retaliation for German attacks on London.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
National Registration Announced
Sets out the Government case for a national registration system covering available labour and manpower.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
National Register Planning Reviewed
Explains how a national register will help the Government assess manpower and industrial resources.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
National Resources Register Defended
Defends registration as a means of matching national manpower with military and industrial requirements.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Recruiting Reviewed after Coalition Formation
Reviews recruiting policy under the new coalition government.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Allied Supply Commitments Addressed
Addresses British responsibilities for supplying munitions and material to Allied governments.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Munitions of War Bill Supported
Supports legislation designed to increase and regulate the production of munitions.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
National Service Debate Addressed
Addresses competing proposals for national service and military compulsion.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Wartime Situation Review Delivered
Gives Parliament a broad review of the military and political situation.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Recruiting and Compulsory Service Reviewed
Reviews recruiting figures and the continuing debate over compulsory military service.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
British Land Forces Position Reviewed
Addresses the strength and deployment requirements of British land forces.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Parliamentary War Committees Explained
Answers questions about the organisation of parliamentary and Cabinet bodies directing the war.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Mediterranean Expeditionary Force Reviewed
Addresses parliamentary concerns about the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
National Recruiting Appeal Issued
Issues a further appeal for men to volunteer before the Government turns to stronger measures.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Dismissal
Reduces the size of the War Council
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
War Council Reduced
Reduces the size of the War Council.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Dardanelles Committee Reviews Campaign Failure
Asquith's government reviews the deteriorating campaign and competing demands for troops in the Balkans.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Dismissal
Replaces French as Commander of the Expeditionary Force in France with Haig
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Haig Replaces French
Replaces Sir John French with Douglas Haig as commander in France.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Anzac and Suvla Evacuation Approved
Asquith's government authorises withdrawal from the ANZAC and Suvla sectors.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
1916
Derby Recruiting Scheme Reviewed
Reviews the results and outstanding issues arising from Lord Derby’s voluntary recruiting scheme.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Military Service Bill Introduced
Introduces legislation imposing compulsory service on eligible unmarried men after the Derby Scheme.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Conscription Press Crisis
A political crisis follows reports that Asquith will not introduce conscription.
Role range: 1915-1916 – 1908-1915
Conscription
Crisis breaks out when the press announces Asquith will not introduce concscription
Role range: 1915-1916 – 1908-1915
Hamilton Gallipoli Report Discussed
Addresses publication and parliamentary consideration of Sir Ian Hamilton’s report on the Gallipoli campaign.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
January War Statement Delivered
Gives Parliament a statement on current military and governmental questions at the start of 1916.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Conscription Introduced
Conscription is introduced during Asquith's wartime premiership.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Conscription
Conscription is introduced
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1915
Military and Naval Forces Reviewed
Reviews the manpower position of the armed forces as conscription begins to operate.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Home Defence Arrangements Reviewed
Addresses parliamentary questions concerning home defence during the continuing war.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Anti-Aircraft Defence Reviewed
Addresses the provision of anti-aircraft guns for defence against enemy raids.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Military Service Act Implementation Reviewed
Answers questions about implementation of the new Military Service Act.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
National Economy Appeal Reinforced
Urges greater national economy as wartime expenditure and demands on resources increase.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Compulsory Service Decision
The government decides upon compulsory conscription, except for Ireland.
Role range: 1915-1916 – 1908-1915
Easter Rising Begins
The Easter Rebellion breaks out in Dublin.
Role range: 1915-1916 – 1908-1915
Rebellion of Easter
The Easter Rebellion breaks out in Dublin
Role range: 1915-1916 – 1908-1915
Reform of Armed Forces
Decides upon compulsory conscription, except for Ireland
Role range: 1915-1916 – 1908-1915
Compulsory Military Service Expanded
Announces the Government decision to broaden compulsory military service beyond the January settlement.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1908-1916
Records, sources and methodology
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