Wednesday, February 23, 1916
Correspondence (0)
Gap in Correspondence
No surviving record of correspondence for this date. The Archive continues through witness accounts and official records.
H.H. Asquith
No correspondence or official record found.
Official Register
1916-02-23Top News
German forces held the village of Samogneux at the Battle of Verdun despite a French counterattack [10].. The 41st Indian Brigade was established for service in the Mesopotamian campaign [10].
Cabinet Council
Parliament
>>Topics: Land Settlements Report Of Verney, Certified Employments, British Born Subjects Trial, Army Pay Department, Military Uniforms Contracts, Enemy Air Raids
Witness Observations
"Still bitter cold... Went out about clothes for her matinee... Dentist with Major Bluetooth at six. He has been invited to go on the Air Council."
"D. had McKenna & Grey to lunch, & they discussed the prospects of the war. Grey is frankly pessimistic, and is for making peace at once. D. expressed amazement."