Ernle Chatfield, 1st Baron Chatfield

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ernle Chatfield, 1st Baron Chatfield born?September 27, 1873
2. When did Ernle Chatfield, 1st Baron Chatfield die?November 15, 1967
3. What is the full name?Admiral of the Fleet Alfred Ernle Montacute Chatfield, 1st Baron Chatfield
4. What is the key wartime service?Flag-Captain during major WWI naval battles (Heligoland Bight, Dogger Bank, Jutland)

Admiral of the Fleet: The highest rank in the Royal Navy, equivalent to a Field Marshal in the Army.
Naval Conference of 1930: An international meeting to limit naval armaments, which influenced fleet sizes and types.
Dreadnought: A type of powerful battleship that revolutionized naval design in the early 20th century.
Minister for Coordination of Defence: A cabinet-level position established to ensure unified strategic planning and execution across military services.