Civilian Minesweeper Crews ReplacedMarch 1915
Keyes supports using naval personnel when civilian trawler crews struggle under Ottoman fire.
Historical person
Roger Keyes Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Roger Keyes, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
5 records1915–19405 events2 places
Chronological biography
1915
Night Minesweeping Effort IntensifiedMarch 1915
Keyes pushes minesweepers deeper into the straits despite heavy fire and strong currents.
Minesweeping Attack Reaches Kephez Lines10 March 1915
Keyes sends minesweepers against the main mine lines near Kephez under heavy Ottoman fire.
Renewed Minesweeping Urged after Eighteenth March19 March 1915
Keyes argues that determined minesweeping could still open a path through the straits.
1940
Invasion of Belgium10 May 1940
Sent by Churchill to the Belgian King to "stiffen Belgiums resolve"
Titles and roles
Naval Chief of Staff
Record provenance
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