Key Information
Reference code
HAMILTON, ISM 7/2/18
Title
Copy telegram from Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Stopford to Hamilton, 10 Aug 1915, on the reasons for 9 Corps' failure to advance from Suvla Bay
Date(s)
- 1915 Aug 10 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
3pp
Scope and content
Typed copy of telegram GS104 from Lt Gen the Hon Sir Frederick William Stopford to Hamilton, attributing failure of 9 Corps to gain heights above Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, due to the inexperience of his troops and their lack of water and artillery. 3pp