Battle of Dardanelles
The Dardanelles Committee decides to recall Hamilton, his last generals command
Role range: 1914-1918
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Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton through 48 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
48Distinct records
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1915–1915Years on this page
1915
Hamilton Relieved after Campaign Failure
Hamilton is relieved of command as the British government reassesses the failed Gallipoli strategy.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1915
Dismissal
Dismissed from his command after the failure of the Galliploi Campaign
Role range: 1914-1918
Commander of Mediterranean
Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force
August Breakout Plan Approved
Hamilton approves a major August offensive combining ANZAC attacks, a Sari Bair advance and new landings at Suvla.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1915
Gallipoli Landing Plan Developed
Hamilton develops simultaneous landings at Cape Helles and north of Gaba Tepe with a French diversion at Kum Kale.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1915
Battle of Dardanelles
Commands the military forces at the Dardanelles
Role range: 1914-1918
Commander of Mediterranean
Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force
Role range: 1914-1918
Records, sources and methodology
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