Potts Rescues Wounded Comrade after Scimitar Hill
After being wounded, Potts remains between the lines and later brings a wounded comrade back toward British positions on a shovel.
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August
Scimitar Hill Attack Directed
De Lisle directs the British attack at Scimitar Hill, which ends with heavy casualties and no decisive gain.
Scimitar Hill Offensive Ordered
Hamilton orders a major Suvla attack against Scimitar Hill and neighbouring positions.
Twenty-Ninth Division Opens Scimitar Hill Assault
De Lisle commits regular troops of the 29th Division in the opening assault on Scimitar Hill.
Yeomanry Advance across the Salt Lake
Peyton's 2nd Mounted Division advances dismounted across the dry Salt Lake toward the Scimitar Hill fighting.
Yeomanry Falls Back from Green Hill
Benn experiences the confused withdrawal as exhausted yeomanry fall back from the Green Hill area after the failed attack.
Second Hill 60 Assault Ordered
Birdwood's force renews the attempt to seize Hill 60, using Australian, New Zealand, British and Irish troops at the Anzac-Suvla junction.
Tenth Light Horse Ordered toward Hill 60 Summit
Godley tells the depleted 10th Australian Light Horse to attack a trench near the summit of Hill 60.
August Offensive Fails to Break Stalemate
Hamilton's August offensive ends without gaining the decisive heights or breaking the strategic deadlock.
Hill 60 Offensive Ended
Godley ends further attacks after Allied troops fail to secure the summit but establish a limited connection with Suvla.
Battle of Sulva Bay
The Allies lose over 40,000 men after failing to cross the Gallipoli peninsular
Battle of Gallipoli
Despite heavy losses Churchill recommends troop reinforcements to the Dardanelles Comm
Black Sea Collier Isfahan Sunk
Nasmith's E11 sinks the collier Isfahan as Ottoman coal supplies come under increasing pressure.
E11 Second Marmara Patrol Opens
Nasmith begins another patrol intended to disrupt reinforcements and supplies for Gallipoli.
Eleventh Division Command Reorganised
Hammersley is removed from active divisional command after the breakdown of leadership during the opening Suvla operations.
Fifty-Third Division Reinforces Suvla
Lindley's 53rd Division arrives to reinforce the stalled Suvla force.
Ottoman Sea Supply Route Disrupted
Nasmith's patrol forces Ottoman authorities to reduce reliance on vulnerable Marmara shipping routes.
September
Mounted Division Composite Brigades Formed
Heavy losses force Peyton's 2nd Mounted Division to reorganise its depleted mounted brigades into two composite formations.
National Service Debate Addressed
Addresses competing proposals for national service and military compulsion.
New Zealand Infantry Withdrawn to Lemnos
Godley's depleted New Zealand infantry units leave ANZAC temporarily for rest on Lemnos.
Wartime Situation Review Delivered
Gives Parliament a broad review of the military and political situation.
Recruiting and Compulsory Service Reviewed
Reviews recruiting figures and the continuing debate over compulsory military service.
British Land Forces Position Reviewed
Addresses the strength and deployment requirements of British land forces.
Parliamentary War Committees Explained
Answers questions about the organisation of parliamentary and Cabinet bodies directing the war.
Loos Assault Opened
Haig's First Army attacks at Loos and initially penetrates parts of the German defensive system.
Loos Reserves Requested Forward
Haig presses for reserve divisions to exploit the initial breakthrough before German defences recover.
Loos Second-Day Attacks Continued
Haig continues offensive operations as German reinforcements strengthen the threatened sector.
Mediterranean Expeditionary Force Reviewed
Addresses parliamentary concerns about the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.
National Recruiting Appeal Issued
Issues a further appeal for men to volunteer before the Government turns to stronger measures.
Battlecruiser Signals Procedures Practised
The fleet practises signalling procedures intended to improve control of fast-moving battlecruiser formations.
First Army Gas Preparations for Loos Approved
Haig supports preparations to use chlorine gas during the planned autumn offensive at Loos.
Loos Offensive Plan Confirmed
Haig confirms First Army plans for a major attack supporting the wider Allied autumn offensive.
October
Battle of Dardanelles
Proposes to the Dardanelles Committee Lloyd George replace Kitchener at the War Office. Proposes to the Dardanelles Committee French & Kitchener swap roles in Turkey & France
Committee of Dardanelles
Proposes to the Dardanelles Committee French & Kitchener swap roles in Turkey & France
Resignation of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Threatens to resign from the cabient if Kitchener is not dismissed, Asquith refuses
Evacuation Estimate Opposed
Hamilton argues that withdrawing from Gallipoli could cause catastrophic casualties and damage British prestige.
Battle of Dardanelles
The Dardanelles Committee decides to recall Hamilton
Battle of Dardanelles
The Dardanelles Committee decides to recall Hamilton, his last generals command
Dismissal
Dismissed after the Dardanelles campaign, never given another command
Hamilton Relieved after Campaign Failure
Hamilton is relieved of command as the British government reassesses the failed Gallipoli strategy.
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