Herbert Henry Asquith served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the outbreak of World War I in 1914. He initially led the country through the early stages of the war, overseeing military mobilization and the formation of the coalition government in 1915. Asquith's leadership faced criticism for the initial handling of the war, particularly after military setbacks, and he ultimately resigned in 1916, paving the way for David Lloyd George to take over as Prime Minister.
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