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Revision as of 02:03, 12 August 2023
The Admiralty: The chief Government office in "Whitehall, London, S.W., where the business of the British Navy is centred. It is in touch by wireless telegraphy, with all ships within the range of call. The First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Winston Churchill) is in charge, and is responsible to Parliament for its control. [1]
References
- ↑ Various contributors (1914). The War Book-of-Facts. 2nd Edition. A.W. Shaw Company, London p.144.
Glossary of words and phrases
The above term is listed in our glossary of words and phrases of the Armed Forces of Great Britain during the Great War. Included are trench slang, service terms, expressions in everyday use, nicknames, the titles and origins of British and Commonwealth Regiments, and warfare in general. These words and phrases are contemporary to the war, which is reflected in the language used. They have been transcribed from three primary sources (see Contents). Feel free to expand upon and improve this content.
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Timeline
The following timeline provides a simple chronological listing of events relating to Admiralty.
1915
- 8 September – Decision to appoint Flag Officer as Director of Air Services.
Sources
Images come from scans or photographs of original sources, Wikimedia Commons, and the Imperial War Museum's online collections under the IWM Non-Commercial Licence. Attribution is given separately to the latter and do not come under the general licence of this site.
Advisory note: The information in these sources may not accurately represent up-to-date histories, present-day spelling of place names, or geographical boundaries. In some instances the language used may appear sexist or derogatory to the modern reader, and in rare cases, images may depict distressing scenes.
For further details and a full list of sources, click here.