Persian Gulf Gun-Running Suppression Reviewed
Churchill reports on naval activity intended to suppress arms trafficking in the Persian Gulf.
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February
Turkish Naval Mission Withdrawal Confirmed
Churchill confirms that the British naval mission left Ottoman service in September 1914.
Battle Cruiser Fleet Formed
The Admiralty forms the Battle Cruiser Fleet and retains Beatty as commander of Britain's fast capital ships.
German Trade Restrictions Considered
Discusses stronger economic measures against German trade during the war.
Household Recruiting Canvass Reviewed
Reviews plans for a household canvass in support of voluntary military recruiting.
Naval Casualty Inquiry Policy Defended
Churchill explains the Admiralty's policy on judicial inquiries into major naval losses.
Additional Dardanelles Vessels Allocated
The approved operation receives additional British and French warships, submarines, destroyers and minesweeping trawlers.
Dogger Bank Gunnery Results Reviewed
Churchill cites Dogger Bank as evidence of the range and power of British battlecruiser gunnery.
Fleet War Readiness Reported to Commons
Churchill tells Parliament that the Navy entered the war fully mobilised, supplied and stationed for operations.
Grand Fleet Numerical Margin Reported
Churchill states that British naval strength retains a substantial numerical margin over Germany.
Naval Construction Acceleration Reported
Churchill reports that wartime procedures are accelerating completion of new warships.
Naval Fuel and Ammunition Reserves Reported
Churchill states that the fleet possesses adequate reserves of ammunition, torpedoes, coal and oil.
Large Landing-Craft Requirement Authorised
The Admiralty is pressed to obtain special craft able to support the landing of fifty thousand troops where required.
Armoured Car Experience Applied to Landships
Churchill discusses tracked fighting machines with officers experienced in Royal Naval Air Service armoured cars.
February Recruiting Position Addressed
Reviews recruiting requirements as British forces continue expanding.
Service Pensions Policy Reviewed
Addresses pensions and allowances for soldiers, sailors and their families.
Air Raid Damage Compensation Discussed
Addresses compensation for civilian damage caused by hostile aircraft and bombardment.
Blockade of Great Britain
A German submarine blockade of Great Britain begins
German Submarine Blockade
A German submarine blockade of Great Britain begins.
Great Britain Blockade Recorded by Asquith Government
The British government confronts Germany's attempt to use submarines to restrict shipping reaching Great Britain.
Battle of Dardanelles
The War Cabinet decides to send troops to the Dardanelles
Battle of Dardanelles
What was to become the Battle of Gallipoli, a 10-month Battle of attrition, begins at 7.30am on February 19, 1915. The War Cabinet decides to send troops to the Dardanelles. Only 6 British ships are involved & 3/4 of the Turkish guns survive. Bombardment of the outer ports of the Dardenalles begins
Battle of Gallipoli
What was to become the Battle of Gallipoli, a 10-month Battle of attrition, begins at 7.30am on February 19, 1915
Cornwallis and Vengeance Engage Entrance Batteries
HMS Cornwallis and HMS Vengeance answer Ottoman fire during the first major day of Carden's February operation.
Dardanelles Troop Decision
The War Cabinet decides to send troops to the Dardanelles.
Long-Range Bombardment Method Tested
Carden employs long-range fire from outside effective Ottoman gun range as the opening method against the entrance forts.
Opening Reconnaissance Draws Ottoman Fire
Ottoman batteries fire on British destroyers probing the entrance before the main bombardment develops.
Outer Fort Bombardment Opens
Carden directs the opening Allied bombardment of Ottoman forts guarding the entrance to the Dardanelles.
Outer Fort Fire Temporarily Suppressed
The opening bombardment suppresses portions of the outer defences but does not permanently destroy the fortifications.
Bombardment Paused by Bad Weather
Carden pauses renewed attacks when poor weather prevents effective naval bombardment.
Landships Committee Established
Churchill creates the Admiralty Landships Committee to investigate armoured tracked vehicles for trench warfare.
Battle of Dardanelles
George V & Churchill inspect the Royal Naval Div before it sails to the Dardanelles
Battle of Dardanelles
The Allied fleet destroys outer forts of the Dardanelles
Battle of Dardanelles
George V & Churchill inspect the Royal Naval Div before it sails to the Dardanelles
Battle of Gallipoli
Demolition parties of Royal Marines raided the Sedd el Bahr and Kum Kale forts, meeting little opposition. Another attempt is made on February 25, this time the Ottomans evacuate the outer defences and the fleet enters the straits to engage the intermediate defences
Cape Helles Forts Reengaged
Carden resumes the naval assault and heavily engages the outer forts near Cape Helles.
Fleet Re-enters Straits after Outer Fort Withdrawal
Carden's fleet moves farther into the Straits after Ottoman resistance at some outer positions is reduced.
Intermediate Defences Brought under Fire
Allied battleships engage intermediate batteries as Carden moves from the entrance phase toward operations deeper in the Straits.
Landing Parties Inspect Silenced Forts
Naval landing parties inspect and demolish guns at outer positions after bombardment has reduced Ottoman resistance there.
Marine Demolition Parties Landed
Carden sends demolition parties ashore to destroy abandoned Ottoman guns and fort installations.
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