November 1914
Dardanelles Squadron Concentrated
Carden concentrates Allied naval forces outside the Dardanelles after the Ottoman Empire enters the war.
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Aegean Sea in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Carden concentrates Allied naval forces outside the Dardanelles after the Ottoman Empire enters the war.
Ottoman entry into the war turns Carden's squadron toward blockade, reconnaissance and possible operations against the Dardanelles.
Carden reviews ships, bases and logistical arrangements required for sustained naval operations near the Dardanelles.
Seaplane carrier HMS Ark Royal provides aerial observation support for the Dardanelles operation under Carden.
Rear-Admiral John de Robeck becomes Carden's second-in-command, flying his flag in HMS Vengeance.
The approved operation receives additional British and French warships, submarines, destroyers and minesweeping trawlers.
Carden pauses renewed attacks when poor weather prevents effective naval bombardment.
Hamilton coordinates with naval commanders to allocate bombardment and transport support for the landings.
De Robeck provides naval escort, bombardment and landing craft support for the invasion.
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