Herbert Plumer Biography

Helps raise the siege of Mafeking.

Mafeking is besieged until British relief arrives in May 1900.

Plumer takes a major role in reorganising the defence of the Ypres salient during the gas crisis.

Plumer coordinates British resistance during heavy German attacks around Frezenberg Ridge.

Plumer takes command during the Ypres fighting.

Plumer continues defensive and local offensive operations around Bellewaarde in the Ypres salient.

Plumer commands the British Second Army around Ypres.

Plumer completes detailed artillery, mining and infantry preparations for the assault on Messines Ridge.

Plumer captures Messines Ridge south of Ypres.

Plumer's Second Army attacks after huge mines explode beneath German positions on Messines Ridge.

Plumer uses step-by-step tactics near Ypres.

Plumer uses limited objectives and heavy artillery support during the successful Menin Road attack.

Plumer continues the step-by-step advance with another carefully prepared attack around Polygon Wood.

Plumer's forces gain important ground at Broodseinde during the strongest phase of the Flanders offensive.

Plumer commands British defence near Ypres.

Plumer attacks during the Fifth Battle of Ypres.

Plumer's Second Army advances with Belgian and French forces as German positions across Flanders collapse.