Key Information
Reference code
O'CONNOR 3/2/8
Title
Papers, 5-15 Dec 1938, about allegations of misconduct by British troops
Date(s)
- 1938 Dec 5 - 1938 Dec 15 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
8pp
Scope and content
Papers relating to alleged incidents of misconduct by British troops (not specified) including Haining's views on possible damage in Arab/Jewish relations caused by brutality of troops and adverse publicity. With copy of letter to Haining from Henry Pownall at the War Office, enclosing extracts from articles in the German press accusing British troops of atrocities against the Arab population in Palestine. 8pp