NAM.1987-04-35-565

One of 50 manuscript and typescript letters to Lt Gen Sir Gerald Ellison from Gen Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton, 1906 (c)-22 Jan 1943. Relating to, among other subjects, Haldane's scheme, 1906; Cadet battalions, December 1909; poor generalship at manoeuvres, September 1910[?]; conscription, 1910; the unsuccessful attempt to force the Dardanelles, March 1915; Sir Winston Spencer Leonard Churchill's views on Army reform, May 1916; Ellison's appointment as Quarter Master General, September 1918 (c); the question of honours for himself, February 1920; FM 1st Earl Horatio Herbert Kitchener and Churchill's view on the Dardanelles, June 1926; and his views on Ellison's 'Lancashire Lad' articles. Relating to the Army Cadet Force. Associated with World War One, Gallipoli (1915-1916). From a collection of 1020 papers relating to Lt Gen Sir Gerald Ellison, 1882-1961.

World War One, Gallipoli (1915-1916)