Memoranda written in the War Office, 1915-11 - 1916-03
Scope and Contents
Texts of memoranda by LSA on subjects including: the position of forces in Salonika [Thessaloniki, Greece], Salonika's defence and the effect on the Dardanelles Campaign; notes on a General Staff memorandum on the factors affecting the choice of a plan of campaign; a projected campaign against Turkey in the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus; the position of Bulgaria; using propaganda in the Balkans; forces required for the reconquest of Serbia and for an advance on Hungary; the potential strength of Turkish forces; the position of Romania; requirements for a general offensive; relations between the operations and intelligence branches of the General Staff.
Also includes: memorandum by unknown author on an Imperial Parliament for defence and foreign policy, separating imperial and domestic legislation, and representation in an Imperial Parliament; press cuttings on the Parliament Bill debate and the deferment of the Munitions Bill.
Dates
- Creation: 1915-11 - 1916-03
Conditions Governing Access
The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Extent
2 file(s)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
Box 118
Finding aid date
2003-06-19 15:02:03.840000+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
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