Monday, December 28, 1914

Heavy Rain

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #238Time not recorded
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Another serious thing . . . is the position of our troops in France. . . . Joffre . . . attributes it to 'want of energy on the part of the Chief of the Staff - Sir A. Murray'.

Asquith discusses the friction between Joffre and French, and the plan to replace Murray with Robertson.

Mentioned:Edwin Montagu • Kitchener • Joffre • French • Paul Cambon • Millerand • Sir A. Murray • Henry Wilson • Sir W. Robertson • Delcassé

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration2/10
Political Unburdening7/10
Emotional Desolation0/10

Thematic Tags

Western Front strategyFrench/British relationsHigh Command appointmentsJapan
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYMeeting with Kitchener.
Venetia Stanley
Cheshireⓘ
HER DAYHad confidential talks with Margot and 'the Assyrian'

Official Register

1914-12-28

Top News

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A sudden storm in southern England blows down a house in Clapham, killing one person [50]. In the Caucasus, the Ottoman advance at Sarikamish slows due to exhaustion and cold [52]. The British film *A Study in Scarlet*, the first to feature Sherlock Holmes, is released [52].

Cabinet Council

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Parliament

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Adjourned