Key Information
Reference code
ROBERTSON, WR 4/4/108
Title
Telegram from General Sir Edmund Allenby to Robertson, 7 Dec 1917, about operations in Palestine
Date(s)
- 1917 Dec 7 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1p
Scope and content
Telegram (A14) to Robertson from Gen Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, explaining the reasons why he feels it is imperative for the safety of Egypt to advance to the Jerusalem-Jaffa Line in Palestine, despite Robertson's doubts as to the validity of such a move. 1p.