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First World War (1914-1918)

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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 1514 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 01 Dec 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/120/3-4
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Letter from WSC ([France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for money, discusses his relationship with the Grenadiers, conditions [on the Western Front], the return of "K" [Lord Kitchener] and his opinion of the Government. Envelope present.

Dates: 01 Dec 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Dec 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/120/5-6
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Letter from WSC (General Headquarters, British Army in the Field [France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his time with the army as "pleasant & peaceful", reports that he has inspected trenches at Nieuwpoort and Ostende [Belgium] and visited the battlefield at Carency [France] and that he is relieved that he is not associated with the present actions of the Government. Envelope present.

Dates: 08 Dec 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 23 Jan 1916 [23 Feb 1916]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/120/9-10
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Letter from WSC (6th Royal Scots Fusiliers in the Field [France]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is looking forward to returning home and discusses the effect of the cold weather on fighting in the trenches. Envelope present. Note that although the letter is dated 23 January 1916, context suggests it is 23 February 1916.

Dates: 23 Jan 1916 [23 Feb 1916]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 04 Apr 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/120/11-12
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Letter from WSC (6th Royal Scots Fusiliers in the Field [France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses his decision to return from France, says that he enjoys being in the trenches and intends to speak to Arthur Balfour. Envelope present.

Dates: 04 Apr 1916
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/1
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill]([France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he describes his work arranging the billeting of troops, comments on the unpleasantness of the town, and describes the problems posed by frostbite in the trenches.

Dates: 01 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 24 Feb 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/2
Scope and Contents Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill](General Headquarters [France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he comments on the arrival of troops and the good example set by Lord Richard Cavendish by serving as a Colonel of a regiment; discusses casualties in the trenches and the jealousies among the staff and reports that "Goonie" [Gwendeline Churchill formerly Gwendeline Bertie] will have to meet the people in whose house he has been staying. He encloses a poem [see CHAR 28/121/3]....
Dates: 24 Feb 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Jan 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/3
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Song by Roger de Chateleux entitled "Souvenir de la Campagne 1914 - ?" which satirises the behaviour of the British troops in France. Printed. Covering letter at CHAR 28/121/2.

Dates: 01 Jan 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 20 Apr 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/7-8
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill](G H Q Mediterranean Expeditionary Force) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he details the numbers of ships waiting at the Dardanelles, reports that landing should be imminent and on damage to the "Ocean" and "Irresistible" and the sinking of the "Bouvet" and asks whether Peregrine [Churchill] has begun to speak. Envelope present.

Dates: 20 Apr 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 20 Jun 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/9-10
Scope and Contents Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill](G H Q Mediterranean Expeditionary Force) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he comments on confusion about the future of the Dardanelles expedition, relief at the resignation of [Lord] Fisher and on political affairs; discusses domestic arrangement for "Goonie" [Gwendeline Churchill earlier Gwendeline Bertie], the results of the elections in Greece which should mean that Greece will support Britain and the difficulty of obtaining reliable...
Dates: 20 Jun 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 29 Jul [1915]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/11-12
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill](G H Q Mediterranean Expeditionary Force) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses the determination of the Turkish forces; says that he has seen Hugh Frewen and that he regrets that he has not seen Peregrine [Churchill] for a long time; comments on the unpleasant conditions for the troops in Egypt and the high morale of the troops at the Dardanelles expedition; and anticipates victory at the cost of large casualties. Envelope present.

Dates: 29 Jul [1915]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Oct [1915]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/13-16
Scope and Contents Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill](G H Q Mediterranean Expeditionary Force) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses his work arranging winter quarters for the troops; comments on the likelihood of Bulgaria and Romania joining Britain; discusses Greek politics, the failure of British diplomacy in the Balkans and the likelihood of success of the Dardanelles Expedition; encloses a photograph of General Sir Ian [Hamilton] awarding medals with himself in the background [CHAR...
Dates: 07 Oct [1915]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Oct 1915

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/18-21
Scope and Contents Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill](General Headquarters, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the departure of General Sir Ian Hamilton; refutation of criticisms about Hamilton's failure to visit the peninsula [at Gallipoli], hold reviews of troops, the unfairness of comparisons between Hamilton and [Lord] French [later 1st Lord Ypres]; the unpopularity of [Major-General Walter] Braithwaite [Chief of General Staff, Mediterranean Expeditionary...
Dates: 22 Oct 1915
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 15 Jan 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/23-24
Scope and Contents Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill](General Headquarters, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he informs her that the Dardanelles expedition has come to an end and that he has been sent to Egypt and awarded the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur. He comments on dispatches from General Sir Ian Hamilton about the Dardanelles expedition "if you read between the lines you can see that everything he asked for was nearly always refused because it could...
Dates: 15 Jan 1916
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Jan 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/25-26
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (ANZAC [Cairo, Egypt]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he is likely to remain with [General Sir William] Birdwood if Birdwood is given Australian forces; describes the unpleasantness of travelling in a troop ship; and expresses concern about "Goonie's" [Gwendeline Churchill earlier Gwendeline Bertie] financial worries. Envelope present.

Dates: 25 Jan 1916
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 31 Jan 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/27-29
Scope and Contents Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (ANZAC Headquarters [Cairo, Egypt]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he discusses his hopes to be appointed to the Australian forces under [General Sir William] Birdwood; comments on confusion about the authority of commanders, [Lieutenant Colonel Sir John] Murray and [Colonel Sir John] Maxwell; discusses the behaviour of women in Cairo who "spend their time hindering hospitals and running about with everybody but their husbands"; reports...
Dates: 31 Jan 1916
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 16 Mar 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/30-32
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Headquarters, Australian and New Zealand Army, Ismailia [Egypt]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: his imminent departure for France; financial difficulties; and the appointment of [Lieutenant-Colonel Sir John] Murray over [Colonel Sir John] Maxwell. Envelope present.

Dates: 16 Mar 1916
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 14 Apr 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/33-34
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he expresses concern about an operation she has had on her toe, says that has seen WSC who is "unsettled" about political affairs and predicts that the Prime Minister [Herbert Asquith, later Lord Oxford and Asquith] "may wriggle out again with his promises" and that the Coalition Government will come to an end. Envelope present.

Dates: 14 Apr 1916
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 26 Apr 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/35-36
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he says that he hopes to return home on leave shortly, comments on the lack of understanding about political events at home, predicts that the Prime Minister [Herbert Asquith [later Lord Oxford and Asquith] will remain in office, discusses WSC's position in a "dugout" and says that he is sure that "his turn will come again". Envelope present.

Dates: 26 Apr 1916
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 16 Aug 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/37-38
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the slow progress of attack on the Western Front; the plentiful supply of munitions; praise for the ANZAC troops; gloomy accounts of German affairs in prisoners' letters; and advice to sell American securities. Envelope present.

Dates: 16 Aug 1916
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 06 Sep 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/39-40
Scope and Contents Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the Battle of the Somme; the fatigue experienced by troops in the front line; the successes of the ANZAC troops; the superior organisation of the French troops; news of Hugh Warrender and a conversation which "Goonie" [Gwendeline Churchill, earlier Gwendeline Bertie] has had with the Prime Minister [Herbert Asquith, later Lord Oxford and Asquith] in which the latter expressed concern about "the...
Dates: 06 Sep 1916
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 31 Oct 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/41
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] returning papers [not present] for her to sign and discussing the difficulties in using horses for transport because of the mud.

Dates: 31 Oct 1916
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 31 Oct 1916

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/42-43
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (1st ANZAC, France) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including; problems posed by the large amount of mud which has caused men to drown; concern about events in Romania; the death of [the Marquis de] Breteuil and the poor conditions in the trenches and dug outs. Envelope present.

Dates: 31 Oct 1916
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Dec [1915]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/44-45
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Dardanelles) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: the problems posed by cold weather which has led to men in the trenches dying of exposure; relief that WSC has left the Government; financial difficulties; the unpopularity of [General Sir] Ian [Hamilton]. Annotated by Lady Randolph Churchill "Keep money part private".

Dates: 07 Dec [1915]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Dec [1915]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/46
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (Dardanelles Army) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: discussion of domestic arrangements; the evacuation of ANZAC troops from Gallipoli; news that WSC is happy in the trenches although he has enemies in the army; the bankruptcy of ?Kim Manchester and his hopes to go to Egypt.

Dates: 22 Dec [1915]
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 23 Feb 1917

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 28/121/47-49
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Letter from "Jack" [John S Churchill] (1st ANZAC [France]) to "Mama" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: a description of a visit to Paris with [General Sir William] Birdwood and the people he has seen who include Emily Yznaya; the isolation of the British embassy in Paris; discussion of affairs in Germany including scarcity of food; the attitude of Americans in Paris regarding the war. Envelope present.

Dates: 23 Feb 1917
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open