Antwerp Naval Personnel Interned in Netherlands
Some retreating Royal Naval Division personnel cross into neutral Netherlands and are interned.
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1914 in Great Britain — Page 10
Explore 490 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1914.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1914
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ANZAC
Appointed Commander of the ANZAC forces
ANZAC
Appointed Commander of the ANZAC forces
Bank of England War Stocks
Walter Cunliffe oversees the Bank of England's role in issuing War Stocks and supporting government finance during the First World War.
Bartlett Commands Britannic Before War Service
Charles Bartlett assumed command of Britannic as the third Olympic class vessel entered service preparations and was assigned wartime duties.
Battle of Ypres, 1st
Leads the Cavalry Corps at the 1st Battle of Ypres
BEF Cavalry Division Command
Commands the British Expeditionary Force Cavalry Division when war begins.
Bethman-Hollweg offers not to invade France if Britain remains neutral, Grey refuses
Bethman-Hollweg offers not to invade France if Britain remains neutral, Grey refuses
Birmingham Pals
Birmingham raises locally recruited battalions for service during the First World War.
Birth of Anthony West
West gave birth to Anthony West, who would become a writer and critic.
Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade, 1st term
Britannic Enters Wartime Context
Britannic, the third Olympic class vessel built by Pirrie's firm, was completed amid the outbreak of war.
British Army Withdraws From Mons
Sir John French directed the British Expeditionary Force after its first major engagement at Mons, where the army was compelled to retreat.
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Appointed Commander of the First Army as part of the BEF sent to France
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Appointed Commander of the First Army as part of the BEF sent to France
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Sub Chief of Staff to the BEF, Wilson was Sir John Frenchs most important advisor during the 1914 campaign
British Expeditionary Force Sea Passage Secured
Royal Navy patrols help the Expeditionary Force cross the Channel without German naval interference.
Budget
Churchill wins his case to increase the budget on the Navy
Captain
During World War I, Attlee was given the rank of captain and served with the South Lancashire Regiment in the Gallipoli Campaign in Turkey
Captain
During World War I, Attlee was given the rank of captain and served with the South Lancashire Regiment in the Gallipoli Campaign in Turkey
Cavalry Division Deployment
Deploys to France in command of the British Cavalry Division.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Labour Party, 2nd term
Channel Minesweeping Protection Expanded
The Admiralty increases minesweeping and patrol activity to protect troop and merchant routes.
Channel Troop Convoy Protection Organised
The Admiralty organises naval protection for transports carrying the British Expeditionary Force to France.
Chief War Staff
Appointed Chief of the War Staff
Coal-Burning Capital Ships Shifted toward Oil
Fisher presses redesign of capital ships under construction to use oil fuel for greater speed and operational efficiency.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Home Defence Army in Britain
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Home Defence Army in Britain
Commander of 3rd Cruiser Sqd
Appointed Commander of the 3rd Cruiser Squadron
Commander of 3rd Cruiser Sqd
Appointed Commander of the 3rd Cruiser Squadron
Commander of 5th Army
Appointed Commander of the 5th Army
Commander of 5th Army
Appointed Commander of the 5th Army
Commander of ANZAC
Appointed Commander of the ANZAC forces
Commander of ANZAC
Appointed Commander of the ANZAC forces
Commander of Cavalry Division
Appointed Commander of the Cavalry Division of the BEF
Commander of Cavalry Division
Appointed Commander of the Cavalry Division of the BEF
Commander of First Army
Appointed Commander of the First Army as part of the BEF sent to France
Commander of First Army
Appointed Commander of the First Army as part of the BEF sent to France
Commander of Grand Fleet
Appointed Commander of the Grand Fleet
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