Battle of Langemarck
Maxse commands XVIII Corps near Ypres.
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August
Langemarck Offensive Continued
Gough continues the offensive around Langemarck despite difficult ground and stronger German resistance.
Langemarck Operations Continued
Haig continues the Ypres offensive as British forces attack around Langemarck in difficult conditions.
Council of Munitions
Announces plans to create a streamlined department composed of a council of 11 members
Birth of Denis Healey
Denis Winston Healey is born in Mottingham.
Flanders Offensive Continues under Review
Keeps the progress and cost of the Ypres offensive under War Cabinet review.
National Service Direction Strengthened
Strengthens central efforts to move labour into essential wartime industries and services.
Papal Peace Note Considered
Considers Pope Benedict XV's peace proposals while maintaining Allied demands for a durable settlement.
Railway Demolition
Continues demolition raids against Ottoman railway lines after Aqaba.
Stockholm Conference Policy Rejected
Opposes government participation in the proposed international socialist peace conference at Stockholm.
September
Battle of Cambrai
Approves the plan for the offensive on the plain of Cambrai
Alliance Winston Churchill and Louis Loucher
Churchill agrees with Louis Loucher to set up an Inter Allied Munitions Council
Meeting with The French to discuss munitions
Meets the French to discuss munitions
Battle of Menin Road Ridge
Plumer uses step-by-step tactics near Ypres.
Menin Road Bite-and-Hold Attack Conducted
Plumer uses limited objectives and heavy artillery support during the successful Menin Road attack.
Menin Road Ridge Attack Supported
Haig supports Plumer's limited-objective attack that gains ground along Menin Road Ridge.
Polygon Wood Attack Conducted
Plumer continues the step-by-step advance with another carefully prepared attack around Polygon Wood.
Polygon Wood Offensive Supported
Haig continues the step-by-step offensive as British and Australian troops attack Polygon Wood.
Train Attack
Attacks Ottoman railway traffic as part of the Arab guerrilla campaign.
October
Broodseinde ANZAC Operations Directed
Godley directs II ANZAC Corps during the successful Broodseinde phase of the Ypres offensive.
Broodseinde Ridge Assault Supported
Haig supports the successful attack at Broodseinde during a drier period of the Ypres campaign.
Broodseinde Ridge Attack Conducted
Plumer's forces gain important ground at Broodseinde during the strongest phase of the Flanders offensive.
Battle of Passchendaele
Haig decides to capture Passchendaele
Battle of Passchendaele
Orders the Canadian Corps to capure the Pascendale Ridge
Battle of Poelcappelle
Jacob commands II Corps in the Ypres fighting.
Poelcappelle Attack Continued
Haig continues offensive operations around Poelcappelle despite worsening mud and weather.
Battle of Passchendaele
1st day of the Passchendaele Offensive
First Passchendaele Attack Approved
Haig approves the first major assault toward Passchendaele after previous attacks fail to secure the ridge.
Battle of Passchendaele
The Passchandale Offensive ceases after only advancing half a mile in 12 days
Caporetto Crisis Response Ordered
Moves to reinforce Italy after the Austro-German breakthrough at Caporetto.
Second Passchendaele Offensive Opened
Haig continues the campaign with Canadian-led attacks toward the village and ridge.
Battle of Beersheba
An attack against Gaza diverts Turkey away from Allenbys planned attack on Beersheba
Invasion of Gaza
An attack against Gaza diverts Turkey away from Allenbys planned attack on Beersheba
Australian Light Horse Charge
The Australian Light Horse charge helps secure Beersheba during Allenby's offensive.
Battle of Beersheba
Attacks the Turks, Beersheba is captured & 2,000 Turkish troops taken prisoner
Beersheba Breakthrough
The capture of Beersheba breaks the Gaza deadlock and turns the Ottoman flank.
Beersheba Desert Manoeuvre
Uses a wide desert manoeuvre to outflank the heavily defended Gaza position.
Beersheba Main Attack
Launches the main offensive against Beersheba after misleading Ottoman defenders near Gaza.
Beersheba Mounted Assault
Employs British Empire mounted forces effectively in the attack on Beersheba.
Capture of Beersheba
Attacks the Turks, Beersheba is captured & 2,000 Turkish troops taken prisoner
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