Minesweeping Attack Reaches Kephez Lines
Keyes sends minesweepers against the main mine lines near Kephez under heavy Ottoman fire.
Role range: 1914-1918
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Roger Keyes Biography and Timeline
Follow Roger Keyes through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Roger Keyes, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1915
Renewed Minesweeping Urged after Eighteenth March
Keyes argues that determined minesweeping could still open a path through the straits.
Role range: 1914-1918
Civilian Minesweeper Crews Replaced
Keyes supports using naval personnel when civilian trawler crews struggle under Ottoman fire.
Role range: 1914-1918
Night Minesweeping Effort Intensified
Keyes pushes minesweepers deeper into the straits despite heavy fire and strong currents.
Role range: 1914-1918
1940
Invasion of Belgium
Sent by Churchill to the Belgian King to "stiffen Belgiums resolve"
Role range: 1939-1945
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