Army Council

Army Council: A committee of experts under the presidency of the Secretary of State for War, which has the final disposition of the defences of the Empire. The Council consists of:

  • Lord Kitchener
  • General Sir C.W.H. Douglas
  • Lieutenasnt-General Sir H.C. Sclater
  • Major-General Sir J.S. Cowans
  • Colonel Sir S.B. Von Donop
  • Right Honourable H.J. Tennant

Each service member is a specialist in some branch of military science, and has had practical experience in the field. [1]

References / notes

  1. Various contributors (1914). The War Book-of-Facts. 2nd Edition. A.W. Shaw Company, London p.144.

Glossary of words and phrases

The above term is listed in our glossary of words and phrases of the Armed Forces of Great Britain during the Great War. Included are trench slang, service terms, expressions in everyday use, nicknames, the titles and origins of British and Commonwealth Regiments, and warfare in general. These words and phrases are contemporary to the war, which is reflected in the language used. They have been transcribed from three primary sources (see Contents). Feel free to expand upon and improve this content.
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