Transcript of an interview made by Hutton for the Imperial War Museum Department of Sound Recordings entitled 'Mechanisation of the British Army 1919-1939', including correspondence concerning the recording. 35pp.
Text of memoir by Hutton, [1918], detailing his service on the Western Front, World War One
Typescripts of a memoir by Hutton about his service on the Western Front in World War One, including descriptions of the Battle of the Marne, France, the first Battle of the Aisne, the truce between Allied and German forces, Christmas Day, 1914; Allied operations near Steenwerck, Belgium, 11 Dec 1914 to 2 Feb 1915; Allied operations at Ypres, Belgium, Feb to May 1915; Battle of the Somme, France, Jul 1916; Allied operations around Bucquoy and Arras, France, Dec 1916 to 20 Apr 1917; Allied operations at Messines, Belgium, May to Jul 1917; Allied operations around Paschendale, Belgium, Jul 1917. Also including post-war memoir entitled, 'A Cruise in the Aegean in a 35 Ton Yawl'. 427pp.
Text of appraisal by Hutton, Jan 1941, of the Allied position in Burma
Typescript appraisal by Hutton of the consolidation and of the Allied position in Burma against Japanese attack, including a forecast of British troops available in Burma by Apr 1942, an estimate of Japanese forces and tactics, discussion of lines of communication in Burma and cooperation with Thai and Chinese troops. 3 copies, 42pp.
Text by Major General John Smyth, [Mar 1942], on operations in Burma (Myanmar), 1941-1942
Typescript narrative by Maj Gen John George Smyth, General Officer Commanding 17 Indian Div on the military aspects of the start of the war in Burma, 1941 Dec-1942 Feb, including details on the Japanese capture of Moulmein, Burma, and the Allied detonation of the Sittang Bridge, Burma. 4pp.
File containing typescript telegrams between Hutton and Gen Sir Archibald Percival Wavell, Commander in Chief, India, relating to Allied operations on the Bilin and Sittang rivers, Burma, offensives from Japanese forces on Moulmein, Burma and the defence of Rangoon, Burma, from Japanese forces, including details of military staffing levels in Burma, evacuation schemes, and Allied moves to keep open supply routes through Burma to China. With an index and summary of the file, compiled by Hutton. 101pp.
Telegram from Leo Amery to General Sir Archibald Wavell, Feb 1942, questioning Hutton's abilities
Telegram from Rt Hon Leopold Amery, Secretary for India and Burma, to Gen Sir Archibald Percival Wavell, Commander in Chief, India, questioning Hutton's qualities as a 'fighting leader'. 1p.
Typescript telegram to Maj Gen William Corson Holden, Military Member of the Eastern Group Supply Council, from Army Headquarters India concerning understaffing of military in Burma, with attached note from Maj Gen William Corson Holden forwarding telegram to Hutton. 3pp.
Reports from Major General John Smyth to India HQ, Feb 1942, on operations in Burma (Myanmar)
Typescript reports made to Brig Henry Lawrie Davies, Deputy Chief of General Staff, India Headquarters, by Maj Gen John George Smyth, Commander 17 Indian Div, relating to the advance of Japanese forces through Burma, and Allied operations on the Bilin and Sittang Rivers, Burma. 16pp.
Reports by Brigadier Charles Swift, 1942, on the demolition of oil refineries in Burma (Myanmar)
Typescript reports by Brig Charles Copley Swift on the demolition by Royal Engineers and Marines of oil refineries at Syriam, Seikkyi and Thilawa, Burma, under the supervision of W L Forster, Production Manager of Shell-Mex Ltd. 9pp.
Report, [1942], on communications, economy and Japanese troop movements, Burma (Myanmar)
Typescript report giving summaries of information on communications, economy and the numbers of Japanese troops in Burma. 14pp.
Report to Hutton, Mar-Apr 1942, on cipher and communication problems
Manuscript report made to Hutton concerning the delay of a message sent from Lashio, Burma, on 31 Mar 1942, due to cipher difficulties at the RAF. 3pp.
Report on the evacuation of refugees from Burma to India, Jan-Jul 1942' by Major General Ernest Wood
Report on the Evacuation of Refugees from Burma to India, Jan-Jul 1942 (Government of India Press, 1942), by Maj Gen Ernest Wood, Administrator General of Eastern Frontier Communications, summarizing rescue activities conducted by the Indian Refugee Organization via Ledo, Assam, India. 1 vol.
Typescript report entitled, Report on the Evacuation from Burma, by Robert Howell Hutchings, Agent of the Government of India in Burma, describing the effects of the Japanese invasion of Burma on Indian residents and outlining procedures for their evacuation to India. 1 vol.
Report on Operations of 77 Indian Infantry Brigade in Burma, Feb-Jun 1943 (Government of India Press, 1943), by Brig Orde Charles Wingate, Commander 77 Indian Infantry Bde detailing operations demonstrating the theory of 'Long Range Penetration', and the disruption of the Shurebo-Myitkyina line of communications. 1 vol.
Typescript report by Maj Gen John George Smyth, Commander 17 Indian Div on the withdrawal by 17 Indian Div from Moulmein, Burma. 3pp.
Report by Hutton, Feb 1942, on the crash landing of his plane
Typescript report by Hutton on the crash landing of his plane due to engine failure, to the east of Lashio, Burma, in Feb 1942. 3pp.
Published article, 'Some personal experiences in Burma', by Major James Davidson-Houston, [c 1944]
Typescript article from untitled journal entitled, Some Personal Experiences in Burma by Maj James Vivian Davidson-Houston, Col General Staff with British Mission to China, concerning his experiences with the United States Military Mission during the Burma operations of 1942 connected with the co-operation of the Chinese 5 and 6 Armies with Allied troops after the fall of Rangoon, Burma, to Japanese forces, May 1942. 5pp.
Published article [c 1944], on the first Burma campaign, by Major General John George Smyth
Typescript article from untitled journal entitled, The Start of the War in Burma by Maj Gen John George Smyth, General Officer Commanding 17 Indian Div, concerning the opening phase of the Burma Campaign. 11pp.
Proof text of the official history of the Burma campaign, 1958
Typescript proof copy of The War Against Japan: Volume II, India's Most Dangerous Hour by Maj Gen Stanley Woodburn Kirby. (Incomplete). 1 vol.
Press cuttings, 1942-1958, relating to the first Burma campaign
Newspaper articles relating to the Burma Campaign, including contemporary reports and later discussions about the command and decisions of Gen Sir Archibald Percival Wavell, Commander in Chief, India, Lt Gen William Jospeh Slim, General Officer Commanding 1 Burma Corps, Maj Gen Orde Charles Wingate, and Hutton, which were initiated by the publication of the official history of the Burma Campaign in 1958. 27pp.