Key Information
Reference code
ROBERTSON, WR 4/4/57
Title
Telegram from Robertson to General Sir Archibald Murray, 20 Nov 1916, about possible operations in the Hejaz region of the Arabian Peninsula
Date(s)
- 1916 Nov 20 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1p
Scope and content
Telegram (R70) from Robertson to Gen Sir Archibald (James) Murray, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, on discussions concerning the possibility of sending British troops to Rabegh (Rabigh) in the Hedjaz to aid the Arab Revolt and prevent the Turkish Army from reaching Mecca, and Robertson's desire to prevent the French from transferring troops to that area. 1p.