Commander of Grand Fleet
Appointed Commander of the Grand Fleet
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1914 in Great Britain — Page 11
Explore 490 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1914.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1914
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Commander of Royal Flying Corp
Appointed Commander of the Royal Flying Corps
Curragh Incident
During the Curragh Incident encourages senior officers to resign rather than enforce Home Rule in Ulster
Defence of Realm Powers
Emergency powers are granted through the Defence of the Realm Act.
Discovery of Atomic Numbers
Studies X-rays emitted by metals. Makes sense of the periodic table by stating elements can only have integral numbers
Discovery of South Pole
Appointed Captian of the Endurance for Shackletons expedition to the South Pole
Dismissal
Loses the leadership due to his opposition to World War 1
Dismounted Cavalry Defence
Uses cavalry dismounted to help hold the line south of Ypres.
Dover Patrol Wartime Role Expanded
Naval forces at Dover intensify patrol, escort and defensive duties protecting the Channel approaches.
Dunkirk Naval Base Operations Expanded
Dunkirk becomes an important Admiralty base for coastal patrols, aviation and support operations.
Education
Passes his Bachelor of Law degree and had applied to the Inner Temple in London to become a barrister when, in 1914, war broke out
Enemy Merchant Shipping Seizure Policy Applied
The Admiralty directs action against German merchant vessels found within British-controlled waters.
European War Parliamentary Statement
Foreign Secretary Edward Grey explained the international crisis to the Commons as Britain approached entry into the First World War.
Financial Secretary to the Treasury
Appointed Financial Secretary to the Treasury from 1914 to 1915
First Army
Appointed Commander of the First Army as part of the BEF sent to France
First Army
Appointed Commander of the First Army as part of the BEF sent to France
First Liverpool FA Cup Final Appearance
Jackie Sheldon played for Liverpool when they reached their first FA Cup final in 1914, although Burnley won the match at Crystal Palace.
First Naval Brigade Sent to Antwerp
Churchill sends additional Royal Naval Division troops to support the defence of Antwerp.
First World War Pacifism
Strachey opposed the First World War and retained his commitment to intellectual independence.
General
Appointed General
General
Appointed General
General
Appointed General
German Naval Cipher Exploitation Begun
Admiralty cryptanalysts begin exploiting captured German naval codes to improve operational intelligence.
German Wireless Interception Organised
The Admiralty develops systematic interception of German naval wireless traffic for intelligence purposes.
Government Directors Added to Board
Two government-appointed directors join the company board with special veto rights over defined strategic matters.
Government Majority Shareholding Established
The British government acquires a majority interest, giving Anglo-Persian new capital while preserving commercial management.
Greenway Becomes Anglo-Persian Chairman
Becomes chairman of Anglo-Persian as the company enters its decisive partnership with the British government.
Health of George VI
Operated on for appendicitis
Indissoluble Matrimony
West published the story Indissoluble Matrimony in the modernist magazine Blast.
INV
Travels to the USA to raise financial support for the INV
Invention of Tank
Orders the creation of armored cars to protect naval installations at Dunkirk
Invention of Tank
France & Britain test the new tank which is introduced into combat in 1915. Caterpillar tracks are added to armoured cars which become tank prototypes
Invention of Tank
Draws up plans for what will become the 1st ever tank
Königsberg Blockade Supported
The Admiralty supports operations containing the German cruiser Königsberg in the Rufiji River.
Law Confronts Home Rule Crisis
Bonar Law faces a mounting constitutional confrontation over Irish self government shortly before the outbreak of war.
Law Supports British War Effort
After war begins, Bonar Law supports national mobilisation while remaining Conservative opposition leader.
Lecture
Delivers the Gifford lectures on "Theism & Humanism"
Legislation
The Defence of the Realm Act is passed conferring emergency powers
Lifeboat Capacity Standards Respond to Titanic
International maritime reforms required stronger provision for evacuation and safety equipment, reflecting lessons from the loss of Titanic.
Magdeburg Code Material Received
Captured German naval code material reaches Britain and strengthens Admiralty signals intelligence.
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