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A. J. P. Taylor, English History, 1914-1945 (Oxford, Clarendon Press: 1965, 1985)
"Ireland saved Lloyd George's life.He and Kitchener had projected a visit to Russia, in order to inspirit their flagging ally. At the last minute, Lloyd George called off, because of the negotiations over Ireland. Kitchener went alone. On 5 June the Hampshire, with Kitchener on board, struck a mine within two hours of leaving Scapa Flow. Kitchener and most of the crew were drowned."