Key Information
Reference code
ROBERTSON, WR 7/4/9
Title
Draft memo by Robertson for Prime Minister David Lloyd George, 8 Dec 1916, on the present situation, including the likelihood of protracted war on the Western Front
Date(s)
- 1916 Dec 8 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
6pp
Scope and content
Draft of memorandum by Robertson given to the Rt Hon David Lloyd George upon his election as Prime Minister, giving his views on the present situation, and emphasising the need to reorganise manpower at home, improve railways in France, gain more control over the conduct of the war, and prepare for a lengthy conflict based mainly on the Western Front. 6pp.