Greater ministerial understanding of naval plans could let the Committee of Imperial Defence agree a unified army-navy strategy against Germany. Sir George Clarke resigned in 1907 amid poor government support and conflict between the services. If both services accepted more open planning, he might remain in office. A shared plan would give the government a coherent account of how its forces intended to fight.
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A unified war plan through the Committee of Imperial Defence
Parallel professional staffs could help the Committee of Imperial Defence agree a common war plan and give Sir George Clarke reason to remain in office.