Robeck

Our guide, Robeck from Malawi, entertained himself by smearing me with “war paint” (i.e. mud) and pushing me into a giant mud hole.

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Churchill was less impressed with de Robeck: “One could not feel that his training and experience up to this period had led him to think deeply on the larger aspects of strategy and tactics.”

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

These four heavy-bombardment ships — which de Robeck designated Line A — were accompanied by two predreadnought battleships, Prince George and Triumph, whose mission was to engage the howitzer batteries on either shore.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

A meeting of the Cabinet War Council on March 19 authorized de Robeck to “continue the naval operations against the Dardanelles if he thought fit.”

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

A message from the Admiralty urged de Robeck to attack again.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

On March 20, two days after the attack, de Robeck reported to the Admiralty that fifty British and twelve French minesweepers, manned by volunteers from the lost battleships, would soon be available.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

The loss did not deter de Robeck and for the next two hours the bombardment continued.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

Robeck are separated only by a few miles from a victory such as this war has not yet seen.

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Robeck but has waived that accident of rank seeing we are at war.

Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 Ian Hamilton 1900

_ Two cables: one to say that the news about the French Divisions must be kept dark; the other, in reply to a question by me, refusing to let me consult de Robeck on the matter.

Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 Ian Hamilton 1900