Strengthens professional links between British and imperial army staffs.
Historical person
Richard Burdon Haldane Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Richard Burdon Haldane, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
Chronological biography
1909
Develops the Imperial General Staff for coordinated military planning.
1911
Continues directing War Office reform after entering the peerage.
Is created Viscount Haldane of Cloan.
1912
Discusses naval competition and possible political understandings.
Visits Berlin seeking improved relations with Germany.
Assumes the government's senior legal and judicial office.
Becomes Lord Chancellor after leaving the War Office.
Titles and roles
Viscount · Lord Chancellor · Viscount · Secretary of State for War
Record provenance
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