Tuesday, December 22, 1914

Cloudy

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #232Afternoon
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. . . The first of these [four new armies] will be ready in March . . . K. presented the most gloomy view of the Russian position . . .

Asquith outlines the size of the new armies and discusses the Russian situation and strategy.

Mentioned:Kitchener • Churchill • French • Joffre

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration3/10
Political Unburdening8/10
Emotional Desolation1/10

Thematic Tags

New ArmiesRussian frontAmmunitionWestern strategy
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYWriting.
Venetia Stanley
Cheshireⓘ
HER DAYWrote to Asquith

Official Register

1914-12-22

Top News

Daily Edition

Battle of Sarikamish begins with an Ottoman offensive against the Russians in the Caucasus [41]. The first Ministry of Food is established in the UK [42]. Portugal resolves to take vigorous measures for military defence and preparation for intervention in the war [43].

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned

Witness Observations

FS
Frances Stevenson

"C. is going away tomorrow & we are fearfully busy preparing for his departure... I hate to part with him for a week, but shall have heaps to keep me busy..."