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First World War (1914-1918)

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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 1504 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 20 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/20
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden to Admiralty, account of attack on forts at the entrance to the Dardanelles [typescript copy].

Dates: 20 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 20 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/21
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden to Admiralty, reporting that Naval operations in the Dardanelles had been delayed by bad weather [typescript copy].

Dates: 20 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 21 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/22
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Telegram from Admiralty to Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden , asking him to report by telegram after each stage of the bombardment of the Dardanelles [typescript copy].

Dates: 21 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/23-24
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden to Admiralty, reporting that a gale had prevented any operations in the Dardanelles that day. Reporting that he felt that old battleships could not approach and engage coastal batteries at close range with secondary armament under cover of fire from supporting ships, with covering note by WSC , stating that a fair copy of the telegram should be circulated to the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State for War [typescript copy].

Dates: 22 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/25
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden to Admiralty, reporting on Naval operations in the Dardanelles [typescript copy, annotated by WSC].

Dates: 22 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 23 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/26
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Telegram from French Ministry of Marine, Paris to French Naval Attacht, Admiralty, London, reporting that one French Division, comprising 18,000 men and 5,000 horses would be sent to the Dardanelles [typescript copy].

Dates: 23 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 23 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/27
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden to Admiralty, report on Naval operations in the Dardanelles, which had been hampered by south westerly gale [typescript copy].

Dates: 23 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/28
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Telegram from Admiralty to Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, on exchange of telegrams with General Sir William Birdwood on employment of military force in the Dardanelles [typescript copy].

Dates: 24 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/29
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Telegram from WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty and Henry Oliver, Chief of Staff, Admiralty, to Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, on exchange of telegrams with General Birdwood on the employment of military forces in the Dardanelles [typescript copy].

Dates: 24 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/30
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, to Admiralty, stating that if only 10,000 troops were sent to the Dardanelles, he would propose to base them at Mudros and make occasional feints in Xeros without actually landing troops [typescript copy].

Dates: 25 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/32
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, to Admiralty, reporting that weather had improved and he had recommenced attack on the Dardanelles Forts [typescript copy].

Dates: 25 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/33
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, to Admiralty, reporting on attack on forts at the entrance to the Straits [typescript copy].

Dates: 25 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/34
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, to Admiralty, reporting that the four of the forts at the entrance to the Dardanelles had been reduced [typescript copy].

Dates: 25 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/35
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Telegram from Admiralty to Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, reporting that the Russian battleship "Askold" would shortly join his Flag to represent the Russian Navy. Her principal use would be for wireless communication with the Black Sea Fleet [typescript copy].

Dates: 25 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 26 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/36-37
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, to Admiralty reporting attack on Turkish forts at the entrance to the Straits [typescript copy].

Dates: 26 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 27 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/38
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, to Admiralty reporting attack on Turkish forts at the entrance to the Straits [typescript copy].

Dates: 27 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/39
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, to Admiralty, reporting worsening weather, and difficulties operating within the Straits [typescript copy].

Dates: 28 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Mar 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/40
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, to Admiralty, reporting suspension of operations due to bad weather [typescript copy].

Dates: 01 Mar 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 02 Mar 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/41
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, to Admiralty, reporting improved weather, and resumption of operations [typescript copy].

Dates: 02 Mar 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 03 Mar 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/42
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, to Admiralty, reporting on attack on Turkish forts on 1 Mar [typescript copy].

Dates: 03 Mar 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 03 Mar 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/43
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, to Admiralty, reporting on attack on Turkish forts on 1 Mar [typescript copy].

Dates: 03 Mar 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Mar 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/44
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, to WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty, requesting permission to take HMS "Queen Elizabeth" inside the Straits [typescript copy].

Dates: 04 Mar 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Mar 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/45
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Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, to Admiralty, report that operations were proceeding [typescript copy].

Dates: 04 Mar 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Mar 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/46-47
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Telegram from WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty to Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles, on plan of operations if he should succeed in entering the Sea of Marmora [typescript copy].

Dates: 04 Mar 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Mar 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/65/48
Scope and Contents

Telegram from Vice-Admiral Sackville Carden, Dardanelles to Admiralty, report on bombardment of Turkish forts at the entrance to the Dardanelles [typescript copy].

Dates: 04 Mar 1915
Conditions Governing Access: Open