Memorandum by Robertson for the Committee of Imperial Defence, in preparation for a meeting of representatives of the Allied armies on 25 Nov, outlining the situation on the Western Front and other theatres of operation, giving proposals for the future conduct of the war, and suggesting the creation of a permanent organisation, composed of representatives of each of the Allied armies, to examine the possible future direction of the conflict. 7pp.
Memo by Robertson, 15 Nov 1917, about the situation in Turkey
Memorandum by Robertson for the War Council on the situation in Turkey, assessing the impact of military defeat and political and economic pressure on Turkey, and concluding that she is unlikely to break with Germany. 6pp.
Memo by Robertson, 15 Nov 1917, on the military aspects of the Supreme War Council
Memorandum from Robertson to the Rt Hon Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, Secretary of State for War, in response to Derby's request for Robertson's views as to the best way of working the military aspects of the Allied Supreme War Council, advising the creation of a military secretariat to the Supreme War Council to coordinate information passed on by the military advisers to the respective governments. 2pp.
Memo by Robertson, 17 Jul 1917, about operations in Palestine
Memorandum by Robertson responding to a telegram by Gen Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, regarding future operations in Palestine, and the difficulties of providing adequate resources for an offensive in Sep. 5pp.
Memo by Robertson, 21 Mar 1916, on troop shortages
Memorandum by Robertson regarding the supply of personnel for the war effort, notably outlining the scheme of the Cabinet Committee on the Coordination of Military and Financial Effort to place 62 divisions in the field by the end of Jun, with 3 months of reserves, and pointing out that the number of men actually raised by the Military Service Act has failed to reach that target, leaving the infantry abroad and the Territorial Divisions at home well below strength. 3pp.
Memo by Robertson, 23 Apr 1917, about operations in Palestine
Memorandum by Robertson on recent operations in Palestine, outlining the successful clearing of the Sinai Peninsula, occupation of Rafa and advance to Gaza, but advising the War Cabinet to amend their instructions to advance on Jerusalem, in the light of the collapse of the Russian Army, the Allied failure to take Gaza in Mar and Apr, and the probable removal of Gen Sir Archibald (James) Murray as General Officer Commanding in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force. 4pp.
Printed memorandum by Robertson responding to questions asked by the British Government concerning the likelihood of the Allies winning the war with a 'knock-out blow' on the Western Front, emphasising the need for firm commitment on the part of the government and the populace of Britain to the production of resources required to continue hostilities. Includes an appendix by Gen Sir Douglas Haig, Commander in Chief, British Armies in France, reporting on conditions in the field, giving his opinion on the low morale of the German Army, and reiterating the need for an adequate supply of trained troops and munitions on the Western Front. 7pp.
Memo by Robertson, 26 Oct 1915, on planned operations for the winter
Memorandum by Robertson to the Commanders of Armies and the Cavalry Corps, giving the Commander in Chief's instructions with regard to actions during the forthcoming Winter of 1915, including minor harassing attacks on the enemy, and training. 7pp.
Memo by Robertson, 27 Apr 1919, about discipline, training and uniform in the BAOR
Memorandum by Robertson to the General Staff, BAOR (British Army of the Rhine), making informal comments upon discipline, training, dress, and the command of Cologne. 3pp.
Memo by Robertson, 27 Dec 1915, on future troop requirements
Printed memorandum by Robertson for FM Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum and Broome, Secretary of State for War, on future manpower requirements, notably outlining the manpower situation of the German, French, Belgian, Italian and Russian armies, the need for continuous reliefs of the troops on the Western Front and in the East, as well as men for Home Defence and Naval work; estimating that manpower requirements will be 130,000 men per month. 2pp.
Memo by Robertson, 31 Aug 1916, on policy for postwar peace negotiations
Printed memorandum by Robertson on the formation of a British policy in preparation for possible peace talks following the war, especially in regard to the disposal of German colonial territories. 7pp.
Printed memorandum by Robertson for the Committee of Imperial Defence, on the conduct of the war, giving an overview of military events in the Dardanelles, the Balkans, Mesopotamia and the Western Front, and concluding that the latter is the most important theatre of operations, upon which the bulk of Allied resources should be concentrated. Includes an appendix on the military and economic position of Germany. 10pp.
Memo by Robertson, 9 Oct 1917, on future military policy in Palestine
Memorandum by Robertson for the War Cabinet, on future military policy, notably on the feasibility of a large offensive to occupy the Jaffa-Jerusalem line in Palestine, giving his opinion that the Allies should act on the defensive in Palestine and seek a decision on the Western Front. Includes a General Staff paper on the plan for the occupation of the Jaffa-Jerusalem line. 16pp.
Printed memorandum written by Robertson in 1901, as Assistant Quartermaster General in the Intelligence Section of the War Office, entitled 'The military resources of France, and probable method of their employment in a war between France and England'. The original document has been corrected, and an additional memoranda by Robertson noting developments by 1903 is attached. 14pp.
Memo by the BAOR General Staff, 20 May 1919, on training
Memorandum by the General Staff, BAOR (British Army of the Rhine), on the amount and type of training necessary whilst active service is suspended. 2pp.
Memorandum in French by the French General Staff concerning the formation of the Allied Supreme War Council, its role and composition, and its assignment to decide upon issues relating to the creation of an Allied General Reserve. 1p.
Memorandum by Edward George Villers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, Secretary of State for War, proposing that Robertson remain as Chief of the Imperial General Staff, and that temporary Gen Sir Henry Hughes Wilson take over the role of British Military Representative on the Allied Supreme War Council, with full authorisation, when Robertson cannot attend. 2pp.
Memorandum to Robertson from Brig Gen Henry Yarde-Buller, Head of British Missions at French Army Headquarters, requesting information on the British provision of Lewis light machine guns to the French Army. 1p.
Memo from French General HQ, 27 Oct 1915, 'The actions of the Allies in the Near East'
Memorandum from French General Headquarters entitled 'The action of the Allies in the Near East', proposing the build up of two concentrations of troops, namely Russian units on the Romanian border and an Allied force in Salonika, Greece, in order to prevent the Austro-German conquest of Serbia. 7pp.
Memo from French General HQ, 28 Oct 1915, on Allied forces in Greece
Memorandum from French General Headquarters on the respective roles of British and French units in Salonika, Greece, and details of the supply of Allied troops whilst protecting the railway between Salonika, and Veliés, Greece. 3pp.