Recalled to the Admiralty as First Sea Lord.
December 8, 1914.
Victory of Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee over Admiral Count von Spee, due to the prompt dispatch from England of two battle-cruisers immediately on receipt of the news of the Coronel disaster. This was the most decisive battle of the war, the German force being practically annihilated.
January 24, 1915.
Action of Sir David Beatty off the Dogger Bank, and sinking of the “Blücher” another striking success of the battle-cruiser design.
May 15, 1915.
Resignation as First Sea Lord over the Dardanelles question.
July 5, 1915.
Appointed Chairman of the Board of Invention and Research.