Key Information
Reference code
ROBERTSON, WR 4/5/7-8
Title
Memo by Robertson, 9 Oct 1917, on future military policy in Palestine
Date(s)
- 1917 Oct 9 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
16pp
Scope and content
Memorandum by Robertson for the War Cabinet, on future military policy, notably on the feasibility of a large offensive to occupy the Jaffa-Jerusalem line in Palestine, giving his opinion that the Allies should act on the defensive in Palestine and seek a decision on the Western Front. Includes a General Staff paper on the plan for the occupation of the Jaffa-Jerusalem line. 16pp.