Key Information
Reference code
ROBERTSON, WR 8/1/25
Title
Letter from General Sir Archibald Murray to Robertson, 3 May 1916, on recent operations in Egypt
Date(s)
- 1916 May 3 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
5pp
Scope and content
Letter from Robertson to temporary Gen Sir Archibald (James) Murray, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Egypt, notably on the action at Katia, Egypt, 23 Apr, and Robertson's belief that a victory in Egypt is needed to offset the Fall of Kut el Amara, 29 Apr; an assessment of the military risks to Egypt and the conclusion that Allied troops will continue to be transferred to more active theatres; the desire of the French to undertake military operations in the Balkans when the Serbs are prepared, and an assessment of the possible courses of action by the British Salonika Force. 5pp.