Key Information
Reference code
ROBERTSON, WR 1/2/4
Title
Text by Robertson on the impracticality of a proposed alliance with Germany against Russian expansion in the Middle East, 1902
Date(s)
- 1902 Nov (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
11pp
Scope and content
Paper by Robertson on a proposed alliance between Germany and Great Britain in order to forestall Russian expansion in the Middle East, giving reasons why such an alliance would not be practicable or worthwhile, and Germany should be regarded as a rival rather than an ally. With a covering letter from Lt Gen Sir William Gustavus Nicholson, Director General of Military Intelligence. 11pp.