British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Appointed Commander of the BEF 3rd Army
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Historical records for Great Britain in 1917
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June
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Appointed Commander of the BEF 3rd Army
Commander of 3rd Army
Appointed Commander of the BEF 3rd Army
Commander of 3rd Army
Appointed Commander of the BEF 3rd Army
Major Redmond Tribute Delivered
Pays tribute in Parliament to Major William Redmond after his death during the Messines fighting.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, EEF
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, EEF
Egyptian Expeditionary Force
Assumes command of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force.
Bread Consumption Reduction Promoted
Backs measures intended to reduce wheat consumption and conserve imported grain.
Desert March
Crosses difficult desert country with Arab forces during the approach to Aqaba.
EEF Command Appointment
Takes command of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in June 1917.
Food Conservation Campaign Intensified
Supports stronger public economy in food consumption as shipping shortages continue.
Messines Preparations Completed
Plumer completes detailed artillery, mining and infantry preparations for the assault on Messines Ridge.
Third Army Replacement
Is replaced in command of Third Army before transferring to the Middle East.
July
Battle of Aba el Lissan
Takes part in the action at Aba el Lissan before the advance on Aqaba.
Capture of Aqaba
Helps Arab forces capture Aqaba after an overland desert approach.
Irish Convention Terms Defended
Defends the proposed Irish Convention as a means of seeking agreement without imposing a settlement.
Rebellion of to support Arab
Grants Lawrence a 200,000 pound monthly subsidy to support Arab rebellion against the Turks
Report to Allenby
Travels to Cairo after Aqaba and reports the success to British command.
House of Windsor
A royal proclamation by George V provides that all agnatic descendants of Queen Victoria would be members of the House of Windsor with the personal surname of Windsor
Minister Without Portfolio
Appointed Minister without Portfolio
War Cabinet
Appointed Member of War Cabinet, without portfolio
Minister of Munitions
Appointed Minister of Munitions but is not appointed as a member of the War Cabinet
Minister of Reconstruction
Appointed Minister of Reconstruction
Resignation of Edward Carson
Resigns as First Lord of the Admiralty
Reform of Munitions Ministry
Reforms the Ministry of Munitions
Election
Returns to Parliament after winning the Dundee election
Battle of Pilckem Ridge
Gough commands the opening attack at Ypres.
Battle of Ypres, 3rd
Haig launches the Third Battle of Ypres.
Fifth Army Opens Pilckem Ridge Attack
Gough's Fifth Army opens the Third Ypres offensive with the attack on Pilckem Ridge.
Pilckem Ridge Assault Opened
Haig launches the opening phase of the Third Battle of Ypres against Pilckem Ridge.
Aqaba Base
Uses Aqaba as a supply and operating base for further Arab Revolt operations.
Election
Wins the election with a vote of 7,302. Must be elected to Parliament because of his Cabinet appointment
Flanders Offensive Final Planning Approved
Haig approves final preparations for the major offensive east of Ypres.
National Expenditure Scrutiny Expanded
Supports closer examination of wartime spending as government expenditure continues to rise.
Shipping Position Reviewed after Convoys
Reviews merchant losses as the expanding convoy system begins improving protection.
Third Ypres Offensive Authorised
Haig authorises the main Flanders offensive intended to break through east of Ypres.
Third Ypres Strategy Reviewed
Examines the strategic case for the Flanders offensive proposed by the military command.
August
Henderson Resignation Accepted
Accepts Arthur Henderson's resignation after disagreement over participation in the Stockholm socialist conference.
Munitions of War Bill
Presents the Munitions of War Bill to Parliament to reform munitions production
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