(Untitled), 18 Mar 1915 - 19 Mar 1915

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/88/10

Scope and Contents

Telegram from General Sir Ian Hamilton to Lord Kitchener on what he has learnt from his fellow senior officers of the strength of the Turkish position on Gallipoli, his confidence in Vice-Admiral John de Roebeck and his belief that the 29th Division should be sent direct to Alexandria [Egypt] rather than Lemnos (18 Mar). Printed copy. Telegram from General Sir Ian Hamilton to Lord Kitchener arguing that the Naval Division be sent to Alexandria [Egypt], the French Division to Port Said [Egypt] and the Australian Brigade should remain on Lemnos (18 Mar). Printed copy. Telegram from Lieutenant-General Sir John Maxwell to Lord Kitchener quoting a telegram he has sent to General Sir Ian Hamilton informing him of the arrangements he is making for the sending of troops to Alexandria [Egypt] and Port Said [Egypt] (19 Mar.) Printed copy.

Dates

Creation: 18 Mar 1915 - 19 Mar 1915

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