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1918 in Great Britain — Page 9
Explore 390 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1918.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1918
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November
German Flag Lowering Order Issued
Beatty orders the German flag lowered at sunset after the High Seas Fleet enters Allied custody.
Grand Fleet Meets German High Seas Fleet
Beatty's assembled Grand Fleet meets the German force and escorts it toward the Firth of Forth.
Surrender of German High Seas Fleet
As Grand Fleet commander, Beatty receives the German High Seas Fleet for internment in the Firth of Forth.
Death of Wilfred Owen
Killed a week before the armistice
DSO
At the Armistice, is mentioned in dispatches and awarded the Distinguished Service Order
German Armistice Terms Presented to Cabinet
Reviews the final Allied military conditions to be imposed before hostilities can cease.
German Naval Mutiny Ends Final Sortie Threat
Mutiny in the German fleet prevents the planned final operation against Allied naval forces.
Operation ZZ Arrangements Prepared
Beatty prepares the Grand Fleet to meet and escort German surface warships into Allied custody.
December
Trial
Announces the Kaiser should be prosecuted by an international court
Rule of Bosporus
Allies occupy the Bosporus, Dardenelles, Marmara, Imros, Lemnos, Smathrace & Tenedos
Rule of Dardanelles
Allies occupy the Bosporus, Dardenelles, Marmara, Imros, Lemnos, Smathrace & Tenedos
Rule of Marmara
Allies occupy the Bosporus, Dardenelles, Marmara, Imros, Lemnos, Smathrace & Tenedos
Rule of Tenedos
Allies occupy the Bosporus, Dardenelles, Marmara, Imros, Lemnos, Smathrace & Tenedos
Rule of Turkey
Allies occupy the Bosporus, Dardenelles, Marmara, Imros, Lemnos, Smathrace & Tenedos
Bristol East Election
Ayles wins Bristol East for Labour after the war.
Siege of Jerusalem
Present at Allenbys entry into Jerusalem
Other events (month unknown)
Abadan Capacity Reaches One Million Tons
Abadan refinery capacity reaches about one million tons annually after sustained wartime expansion.
Analysis of Mind
Publication of "The Problems of Philosophy". Publication of "Analysis of Mind", completed in prison
Analysis of Mind", completed in prison
Publication of "The Problems of Philosophy". Publication of "Analysis of Mind", completed in prison
Arrest of Russell
Imprisoned for exterme pacifist views
Battle of Ypres, 5th
Devises a series of actions to advance into northern France and Belgium. Covers the entire British front from Dixmude to the Ypres salient
Birmingham Civic Society
Citizens establish Birmingham Civic Society to promote planning, heritage and public improvements.
Birth in Leeds
Richard Hoggart was born in Leeds and later became an influential British cultural critic and scholar.
Brigade Major
Serves as a young brigade major before the end of the war
Capture of Brussels
Present when the Belgian royal family re-enter Brussels
Capture of Mons
September, occupies Mons
Chief of Imperial General Staff (CIGS)
Appointed Chief of the Imperial General Staff
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of a Division, aged 31
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of a Division, aged 31
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the British troops in Italy
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the British troops in Italy
Commander of 44 Squadron
Appointed Commander of 44 Squadron in France
Commander of Archangel
Appointed to command the British forces at Archangel
Commander of Archangel
Appointed to command the British forces at Archangel
Conference of Paris
Attends the Paris Peace Conference
Constitution of Great Britain
Draws up the Labour Party Constitution
Education
Receives training in flying, an Avro biplane, & earns his wings
EEF Rebuilt
Rebuilds the Egyptian Expeditionary Force before resuming offensive operations.
Election
Fights the election as a Coalition (Lloyd George) Liberal
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