Key Information
Reference code
MONTGOMERY-MASSINGBERD 7/25/2
Title
Copy correspondence, orders and other papers relating to 4 Army operations, Western Front, Aug 1918
Date(s)
- 1918 Aug 1 - 1918 Aug 31 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 file
Scope and content
Appendix to war diary of 4 Army, British Armies in France compiled by Montgomery as Chief of General Staff, 4 Army, for the period 1-31 Aug 1918, containing extracts from letters and conferences dealing with the Amiens offensive, Aug 1918, including copy of letter sent by Gen Sir H Rawlinson to GHQ, 17 Jul 1918, proposing offensive on 4 Army front; copy of proceedings of conferences held at 4 Army Headquarters, Flixecourt, discussing proposed Amiens offensive, 25-27 Jul 1918; operational orders by Montgomery issued to Corps Commanders, 31 Jul 1918, outlining aims of Amiens offensive. 1 file.