Sinking of RMS Lusitania
The Luisitania is sunk 8 miles off the head of Kinsale by a German submarine. All passengers are saved
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Sinking of RMS Lusitania - Captain Turner
William Thomas Turner, not David Dow, commanded Lusitania on her final voyage and survived the sinking off southern Ireland.
Second Krithia Offensive Halted
Hamilton halts the second Krithia offensive after heavy losses produce only a small advance.
Aubers Ridge Offensive Launched
Haig's First Army attacks Aubers Ridge but strong German defences inflict severe British losses.
Aubers Ridge Failure Reviewed
Haig reviews the failed attack after British troops gain little ground against intact German positions.
Lusitania Naval Dispositions Withheld
Churchill refuses to publish patrol dispositions around the British coast after the Lusitania sinking.
Lusitania Warning Confirmed
Churchill confirms that the Admiralty warned Lusitania using information about submarine activity.
Merchant Escort Limits Explained after Lusitania
Churchill states that available destroyers cannot escort the hundreds of merchant and passenger sailings each day.
Coalition Government Discussions Acknowledged
Addresses parliamentary questions about the possibility of forming a coalition government.
Forth Primary Base Development Backed
The conference chaired by Fisher concludes that developing the Forth as a primary fleet base is urgent.
May Recruiting Appeal Renewed
Renews the Government appeal for voluntary recruits as manpower demands increase.
Rosyth Base Conference Chaired
Fisher chairs a conference considering redistribution of the Grand Fleet and the strategic development of Rosyth and the Forth.
Scapa Flow Retained as Alternative Base
Fisher's conference agrees that Scapa Flow should remain an alternative and supporting Grand Fleet base.
Battle of Dardanelles
Demands an end to the Dardanelles campaign in cabinet. Accuses Churchill of being "a determined mad gambler"
British and Ottoman Losses Compared
Churchill answers parliamentary questions concerning British and Ottoman losses during Dardanelles operations.
First Sea Lord Resignation Submitted
Fisher resigns as First Sea Lord after the dispute over continued Dardanelles commitments reaches breaking point.
Monitor Diversion Deepens Churchill Dispute
Plans to strengthen the Dardanelles with monitors intended for Fisher's northern strategy intensify his dispute with Churchill.
Battle of Dardanelles
Churchill and Fisher continually quarreled throughout the campaign, and Fisher finally resigned on 15 May 1915 after repeated threats to do so
Battle of Dardanelles
Fishers resignation, on top of poor progress in the campaign, precipitated the fall of the Government and Churchills replacement as First Lord
Battle of Dardanelles
Fishers resignation, on top of poor progress in the campaign, precipitated the fall of the Government and Churchills replacement as First Lord. Churchill and Fisher continually quarreled throughout the campaign, and Fisher finally resigned on 15 May 1915 after repeated threats to do so
Festubert Offensive Opened
Haig's First Army begins a night offensive intended to exploit limited artillery preparation around Festubert.
Resignation of Fisher
Churchill calls for reinforcements for the Dardanelles despite Fishers wishes
Second First Sea Lord Term Ends
Fisher's second tenure as First Sea Lord ends after his wartime resignation.
91st Infantry Brigade Staff Appointment
Serves as brigade major of 91st Infantry Brigade while training New Army formations.
Coalition Government
Asquith & Bonar Law agree a Coaltion
Government
Sends a letter to ministers requesting their resignation for a new wartime coalition
Ministerial Resignation Request
Asks ministers to resign so a new wartime coalition can be created.
Resignation of Fisher
First Sea Lord Fisher resigns & leaves operational contol of the Admiralty to Hamilton
Resignation of Fisher
First Sea Lord Fisher resigns & leaves operational contol of the Admiralty to Hamilton
Wartime Coalition Agreement
Asquith and Bonar Law agree to form a wartime coalition.
E11 Dardanelles Passage Begins
Nasmith takes E11 through the heavily defended Dardanelles toward the Sea of Marmara.
E14 First Marmara Patrol Completed
Boyle returns through the Dardanelles after a successful first patrol in the Sea of Marmara.
Festubert Operations Extended
Haig continues attacks as British troops make slow gains through strongly defended trench systems.
Munitions Supply Crisis Addressed
Addresses the national shortage of artillery ammunition and the need to expand munitions production.
Admiralty Yacht Enchantress Use Explained
Churchill provides information concerning wartime use of the Admiralty yacht Enchantress.
Anzac Line Holds against Mass Assault
Birdwood's corps defeats the large Ottoman attack and retains the entire ANZAC perimeter.
Coalition Negotiations Announced
Announces political negotiations intended to broaden the wartime Government.
Dismissal
Dismissed by Asquith, Bonar Law wishes to form a coalition without Churchill
E11 Ottoman Gunboat Destroyed
Nasmith attacks a patrol vessel during E11's first offensive sweep beyond the Dardanelles.
Admiralty Responsibilities Transferred to Balfour
Churchill's responsibilities pass to Arthur Balfour as the coalition government reorganises naval leadership.
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