Key Information
Reference code
ROBERTSON, WR 4/4/82
Title
Telegram from Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig to Robertson, 30 Apr 1917, about the anticipated failure of the Nivelle offensive, Western Front
Date(s)
- 1917 Apr 30 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1p
Scope and content
Telegram (OAD427) to Robertson from FM Sir Douglas Haig, Commander in Chief, British Armies in France, giving Haig's opinion that it is useless to pursue the present Nivelle offensive on the Western Front vigorously unless the French continue to give their full support, and proposing a limited offensive for the next few weeks. 1p.