1916 ⟶ Lloyd George Forms a New War Cabinet
The new Prime Minister Lloyd George answers the loud demands...
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1915
1916
1917
💼 Lloyd George Forms a New War Cabinet
The new Prime Minister Lloyd George answers the loud demands for a much more decisive government. He energetically sets up a new small war cabinet, a cabinet secretariat under Maurice Hankey, a secretariat of private advisors in the 'Garden Suburb' and moved towards prime ministerial control. (Details)⟶
World War IBritish GovernmentWar CabinetDavid Lloyd GeorgeMilitary LeadershipPolitical ReformCabinet Secretariat
United Kingdom🇩🇪 Hindenburg Replaces Falkenhayn
Paul von Hindenburg replaces Erich von Falkenhayn as German Chief of Staff. (Details)⟶
German High CommandPaul von HindenburgErich von FalkenhaynMilitary Leadership1916World War I
Germany🗳️ H. H. Asquith's Resignation
In a four-day crisis December 3–6, 1916, H. H. Asquith is unaware how fast he is losing support. David Lloyd George now has growing Unionist support, the backing of Labour and (thanks to Christopher Addison) a majority of Liberal MPs. Asquith falls. (Details)⟶
World War IBritish PoliticsPolitical CrisisPrime MinisterH. H. AsquithDavid Lloyd GeorgeGovernment
United Kingdom🇫🇷 Robert Nivelle Replaces Joseph Joffre
Robert Nivelle replaces Joseph Joffre as Commander-in-Chief of the French Army. (Details)⟶
World War IFrench ArmyMilitary LeadershipCommander-in-ChiefRobert NivelleJoseph JoffreWestern Front
France🤝 Arz von Straussenberg Replaces Hötzendorf
Arz von Straussenberg replaces Conrad von Hötzendorf as Austro-Hungarian Chief of Staff. (Details)⟶
World War IAustro-Hungarian ArmyMilitary LeadershipArz von StraussenbergConrad von HötzendorfEastern FrontWar Strategy
Austria-Hungary