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The Housemans of Nidderdale
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 1916 - 1916 (0 years) Submit Photo / Document
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| 1 | 1916 | - 1916—1916: Compulsory military service introduced in Britain
- February 1916—February 1916: Battle of Verdun - appalling losses on both sides, stalemate continues
- 24 April 1916—24 April 1916: Easter Rising in Ireland - after the leaders are executed, public opinion backs
independence
- 21 May 1916—21 May 1916: First use of Daylight Saving Time in UK
- 31 May 1916—31 May 1916: Battle of Jutland - only major naval battle between the British and
German fleets
- 5 June 1916—5 June 1916: Sinking of HMS Hampshire and death of Kitchener
- 3 August 1916—3 August 1916: Sir Roger Casement hanged at Pentonville Prison for treason
- 15 September 1916—15 September 1916: First use of tanks in battle, but of limited effect (Battle of the Somme 1 July to 18 Nov: over 1 million casualties)
- 7 December 1916—7 December 1916: Lloyd-George becomes British Prime Minister of the coalition government
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