Object number
7609.1.2
Title
"General who was dismissed in disgrace" and "Sir Charles Barter"
Description
Two press cuttings with obituary of Lt Gen Sir Charles Barter. The first, smaller cutting briefly describes the death of Sir Charles Barter and how he was dismissed wrongly and then knighted after the war. The second, larger cutting is dated 24th March 1931 and explains that he was dismissed due to "Wanton waste of men", but that this was incorrect as it was the first ever use of tanks during the battle, which led to increased deaths.
Date
1916 - 1931
Production period
Windsor, 1910-
Dimensions
- Smaller cutting 84 mm
- Width: 63 mm
- Large cutting 395 mm
- Width: 72 mm