Battle of Narvik14 April 1940
Commands Allied naval forces supporting the Narvik campaign.
Historical person
William Boyle Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Boyle, based on 9 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
9 records1940–19404 events2 places
Chronological biography
1940
Rupertforce Command14 April 1940
Commands naval and expeditionary forces assembling for operations near Narvik.
Battle of Narvik20 May 1940
Plans the final Allied attack while evacuation planning begins.
Narvik Assault Planning20 May 1940
Plans the final Allied attack while evacuation orders are kept secret.
Operation Alphabet24 May 1940
Receives orders to prepare evacuation while the Allied attack on Narvik continues.
Operation Alphabet31 May 1940
Coordinates naval arrangements for removing Allied troops from Narvik.
Battle of Narvik4 June 1940
Directs evacuation of Allied forces from the Narvik area.
Operation Alphabet4 June 1940
Directs evacuation of Allied forces from the Narvik area.
Operation Alphabet4 June 1940
Directs evacuation of Allied troops and equipment from the Narvik area.
Titles and roles
Admiral
Record provenance
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