Mediterranean Expeditionary Force Command Assumed
Monro arrives to take command and immediately reviews whether the peninsula should be evacuated.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
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Charles Carmichael Monro Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles Carmichael Monro through 8 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Charles Carmichael Monro, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1915
Anzac and Suvla Withdrawal Decision Implemented
Monro prepares to implement the British decision to abandon the ANZAC and Suvla sectors.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
Suvla Winter Exposure Crisis
A severe snowstorm, frost and exposure strike the Suvla and Anzac positions, causing heavy non-battle casualties.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1915
Evacuation Casualty Risk Reassessed
Monro concludes that evacuation risks are lower than Hamilton had feared and presses for withdrawal.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
Gallipoli Evacuation Recommended
Monro recommends withdrawal after concluding that the Allied position offers little prospect of strategic success.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
Helles Evacuation Prepared
Monro directs preparations to remove the remaining British and French forces from Cape Helles.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
1916
Dardanelles Expedition Ends after Helles Withdrawal
Monro reports completion of the final Helles evacuation, ending the Allied Dardanelles expedition.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
Gallipoli Peninsula Fully Evacuated
Monro completes the withdrawal of the remaining Allied forces, ending the Gallipoli campaign.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1915-1916
Records, sources and methodology
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