Doullens Command Agreement Supported
Supports the agreement giving Ferdinand Foch authority to coordinate Allied armies in France.
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March
Foch Allied Coordination Authority Supported
Haig supports unified Allied direction as the spring offensive threatens to divide British and French armies.
Rosieres Defensive Fighting Directed
Haig coordinates resistance as German forces continue advancing during the Battle of Rosieres.
Arras Defensive Battle Reinforced
Haig reinforces the Arras sector where British troops slow renewed German attacks.
Allied Command Unity Urged after German Attack
Presses for unified Allied command as German forces threaten the British and French armies.
Foch Coordination Authority Expanded
Backs expansion of Foch's powers as the German offensive continues.
Grand Fleet North Sea Dominance Maintained
Beatty's fleet continues to contain Germany's surface navy while U-boats remain the greater maritime threat.
April
RAF
The Royal Airforce is founded
Avre Defensive Line Stabilised
Haig's forces help stop the German advance toward Amiens during the Battle of the Avre.
Ancre Defensive Battle Stabilised
Haig's armies check the final major thrust of Operation Michael along the Ancre.
Red Cross
Counters the Red Cross efforts to stop the French use of chemical weapons
Reform of Chemical Warfare
Counters the Red Cross efforts to stop the French use of chemical weapons
Dominion Reinforcements Praised
Highlights the contribution of Dominion troops during the German spring offensive.
Emergency Military Service Legislation Introduced
Introduces emergency legislation to expand the pool of men available for military service.
Estaires Defensive Crisis Managed
Haig directs reinforcements after German forces break into British and Portuguese positions near Estaires.
Fourth Battle of Ypres
Plumer commands British defence near Ypres.
Irish Conscription Proposal Announced
Argues that Ireland can no longer remain excluded from compulsory military service.
Irish Home Rule Linked with Manpower Policy
Combines the conscription proposal with a renewed commitment to Irish self-government legislation.
Lys Offensive Emergency Measures Ordered
Haig shifts reserves north as the German offensive opens against the Flanders front.
Military Age Extension Proposed
Proposes raising the maximum military service age in response to the manpower emergency.
Picardy Battle Reviewed in Commons
Reviews the German spring offensive and warns that the war has entered a critical phase.
Flanders Reserves Shifted during Lys Crisis
Haig moves reserves north as the German Lys offensive threatens the British position in Flanders.
Backs to the Wall Order
Haig issues his order during the Ypres crisis.
Backs to the Wall Order Issued
Haig issues his famous order calling on every position to be held during the Flanders crisis.
Backs-to-the-Wall Order Addresses Flanders Crisis
Haig issues his emergency order while German advances threaten British communications and positions in Flanders.
Bailleul Sector Reinforced
Haig sends reserves toward Bailleul as German attacks threaten the northern British front.
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of XX Corps
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of XX Corps
First Kemmel Defence Supported
Haig supports British and French resistance during the first major German attack around Kemmel.
Bethune Defence Reinforced
Haig reinforces the Bethune sector where German attacks are repelled during the Lys offensive.
Military Service Act Extension Secured
Secures expanded military service powers during the emergency on the Western Front.
Villers-Bretonneux Counterattack Supported
Haig supports the counterattack that restores the Allied position east of Amiens.
Second Kemmel Fighting Coordinated
Haig coordinates British and French resistance during renewed German attacks around Kemmel.
German Offensive Losses Reviewed
Reports on losses and reinforcements after the first phase of the German spring offensives.
Foch Allied Commander Role Supported
Supports the elevation of Foch to wider command authority over Allied operations.
May
Maurice Accusations Answered
Answers General Maurice's public accusations concerning army strength and government statements.
Maurice Debate Confidence Test Won
Defeats the parliamentary challenge arising from the Maurice controversy and retains Commons support.
Western Front Army Strength Defended
Defends official figures used to describe British manpower on the Western Front.
Aisne Crisis Reinforcements Reviewed
Haig reviews reinforcement requirements after Germany launches a new offensive on the Aisne.
German Aisne Offensive Monitored
Reviews the new German attack on the Aisne as Allied forces face another major crisis.
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