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First World War: The British and French prime ministers, H. H. Asquith and René Viviani, met at Calais to discuss future offensives including the Gallipoli campaign.
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H. H. Asquith
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916
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René Viviani
Prime Minister of France (1863–1925)
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Calais Conference (July 1915)
Anglo-French war strategy meeting
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Gallipoli campaign
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