WWI

When he was born

Jan 21, 1855

Henry Jackson was born on January 21, 1855

promoted to commander

Jan 1, 1895

Jackson became commanding officer of the torpedo school training ship HMS Defiance at Wearde Quay near Saltash in January 1895.

Promoted to Captain

Jun 30, 1896

he became the first person to achieve ship to ship wireless communications and demonstrated continuous communication with another vessel up to three miles away.

Promoted to vice admiral

Mar 15, 1911

Jackson was promoted to vice-admiral on 15 March 1911 on appointment as Director of the Royal Naval War College.

Promoted to Admiral

Feb 10, 1914

Promoted full Admiral on February 10,1914

Austria

Jul 28, 1914

Austria Declared war on Serbia

Germany

Aug 1, 1914

Germany declared war on Russia

Germany

Aug 3, 1914

Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium. Germany had to implement the Schlieffen Plan.

Declared war on germany

Aug 4, 1914

britain declared war on Germany

Francis Ferdinad

Dec 28, 1914

Francis Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo

Declared war on Germany

Apr 6, 1917

USA declared war on germany

Unsucessful

Apr 16, 1917

France launched an unsuccessful offensive on the Western Front

Third BAttle

Jul 31, 1917

Start of the third battle at ypres

Battle of Caporetto

Jul 31, 1917

Battle of caporetto- the Italian army was heavily defeated

Western Front

Nov 6, 1917

Britain launced a major offensive on the western front .