Key Information
Reference code
ROBERTSON, WR 8/1/14
Title
Letter from General Sir Archibald Murray to Robertson, 18 Mar 1916, with criticisms of Australian troops
Date(s)
- 1916 Mar 18 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
16pp
Scope and content
Letter to Robertson from temporary Gen Sir Archibald (James) Murray, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, giving his opinion of the Australian divisions as a fighting force, commenting on their lack of discipline. Includes copy letters from temporary Lt Gen Sir Alexander John Godley, General Officer Commanding, 2 ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps), and Lt Gen Sir William Riddell Birdwood, Commander 1 ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps), giving their opinions on the subject. 16pp.