Key Information
Reference code
ROBERTSON, WR 8/1/27
Title
Letter from General Sir Archibald Murray to Robertson, 14 May 1916, about the situation in Egypt
Date(s)
- 1916 May 14 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
5pp
Scope and content
Letter to Robertson from temporary Gen Sir Archibald (James) Murray, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, on the situation in Egypt, that the interior and borders of Egypt are fairly secure and could be protected with a small defensive force; the difficulties of dealing with small enemy forces in desert conditions; a description of operations in the Katia region from 23 Apr onwards. 5pp.