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Cutting of article comprising a translation of a document captured by the Desert Mounted Corps from an Imperial and Royal Liaison Officer in the Ottoman 8 Army to the Military Plenipotentiary in Constantinople, notably surmising that the British will attack the Turkish front during the Autumn, with the object of occupying Damascus; the lack of equipment and reinforcements available due to transport problems; Turkish and British relations with the Arab tribes, and hints about Turkish dissatisfaction with German ideas and leadership. 5pp.

Report by Bartholomew entitled 'A brief summary of the Near East situation from the General Staff point of view', relating to the stance of Britain and the Allies with regard to the Greco-Turkish War, notably the recent advance of the Turkish army into Constantinople, and the diplomatic negotiations at the Convention of Mudania. 4pp.

Report on the operations of 20 Corps from 20 Oct to 7 Nov, 1917, previous to, and in preparation for, the Third Battle of Gaza, Palestine, notably the laying of railway tracks to improve communications; the development of water sources; lists of transport provided; an attack by the enemy upon the El Buggar ridge; a narrative of the attack by 20 Corps on the Beersheba defences and the subsequent advance upon enemy positions; a list of prisoners and guns captured, and casualties sustained by 20 Corps. Attached as Appendix D are the 20 Corps orders and instructions from Lt Gen Sir Philip Walhouse Chetwode, General Officer Commanding Eastern Force, dated 16 Oct, 1917. 35pp.

Report by Lt Col Charles Falkland Loewen, entitled 'Appreciation of certain military problems in Northern Command', with regard to a possible invasion of Britain, notably organisation of available forces, lack of offensive power, especially against air attacks, and lack of training. 3pp.

Report on operations carried out by 20 Corps subsequent to the Battle of Sheria, up to and inclusive of the capture of Jerusalem, including a detailed narrative of troop movements; estimated strength of the enemy; a list of corps casualties, prisoners taken and guns captured. Attached as Appendix IV are 20 Corps orders and instructions from Lt Gen Sir Philip Walhouse Chetwode, General Officer Commanding Eastern Force, dated 3 Dec. 16pp.

Report entitled 'Summary of points on organisation and training of all arms, 12th-14th June, 1940', including the Royal Artillery, the Royal Engineers, the infantry, as well as details of transport and employment. 10pp.

Report entitled 'Notes on important points raised 13th June 1940', with regard to the operations of the British Expeditionary Force in France and Belgium, 1939-1940, including communications and command, tactics, road movement and traffic control, and modifications in organisation for all branches of the army. 11pp.

Report entitled 'Modification in organisation by Arms', giving the ideal requirements of commanding officers in infantry, field artillery and armoured car regiments regarding the use and employment of arms and troops. 7pp.

Report by Lt Gen Sir Frederick Alfred Pile, Commander in Chief, Anti-Aircraft Command, entitled 'A tank army for Great Britain', and proposing that Britain defend against possible enemy invasion by building a tank army of twenty divisions. 7pp

Newspaper cutting of an obituary of FM Sir Philip Walhouse Chetwode written by Bartholomew. 1p.

Newspaper cuttings relating to the departure of British troops under Maj Gen John Edward Spencer Brind, Commander in Chief of the International Force in the Saar, Germany, to moniter the Saar Plebiscite.

Notes entitled 'Action to be taken in the event of water supply at Bir Saba [Beersheba] not being available on Z+2 days', and describing how each of the divisions will obtain fresh water. A handwritten note by Bartholomew, describing the potential flaws in the plan, is attached. 4pp.

Notes by Bartholomew on various, including troop deployment, the speed with which 20 Corps can engage the enemy, and the employment of the corps cavalry. 2pp.

Notes on phases one and two of operations in Palestine, sent by Lt Gen Sir Philip Walhouse Chetwode, General Officer Commanding Eastern Force, to Bartholomew, notably concerning troop movements, water supplies, the improvement of the road system for communication purposes, and the possible occupation of the Teiaha. Annotated by Chetwode. 6pp.

Bundle of photographs entitled 'Commandant. Visit to battlefields', containing scenes of Bartholomew and others in France.

Photograph of a meeting in India, possibly at Tunquan.

Personal reports on Bartholomew, and other papers