Key Information
Reference code
HOWELL 9/4/13
Title
Copy telegrams from the War Office to General Sir Bryan Mahon, Feb 1916, on training for troops in Salonika, and the need for reinforcements on the Western Front
Date(s)
- 1916 Feb 25 - 1916 Feb 27 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
2pp
Scope and content
Typescript copy of two telegrams from War Office to Gen Sir Bryan Thomas Mahon, General Officer Commanding, British Salonika Force, concerning training of troops in Salonika (Thessaloniki), their use in minor operations in Salonika, Greece, and discussion of the futility of keeping large number of troops idle on Eastern Front, whilst German advances being made on Western Front. 2pp
General Information
Name of creator
(1877-1916)