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Ernle Chatfield Biography and Timeline

Follow Ernle Chatfield through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Ernle Chatfield, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1939

12 September 1939

Supreme War Council

Baron · Minister for Coordination of Defence · Abbeville · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Represents British defence coordination at the first meeting.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1939-1940

1940

12 January 1940

Iron Ore Debate

Lord · Minister for Coordination of Defence · London · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Chatfield considers whether naval mining and a Narvik operation can be justified by Allied strategic needs.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1939-1940

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