Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Charles Forbes Biography and Timeline

Follow Charles Forbes through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Charles Forbes, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1940–1942Years on this page

1940

Admiral

Admiral of Fleet · London · Warfare / Military

Appointed Commander in Chief during the Norwegian campaign

Admiral

Admiral of Fleet · London · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Commander in Chief during the Norwegian campaign

Role range: 1939-1945

1942

Siege of St Nazaire

Admiral of Fleet · St Nazaire · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Helps plan the raid of St Nazaire

Role range: 1939-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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