Official: War Cabinet: Prime Minister's Directives., 27 Jun 1940 - 30 Dec 1940
Scope and Contents
Printed directives by the Prime Minister, WSC, on subjects including: War Cabinet arrangements; the brevity of reports; the unlikelihood of invasion from the sea, including a note by Sir Dudley Pound, 1st Sea Lord; draft notes on defence against invasion, including notes by the Chiefs of Staff; the priority of the air force; strengthening the army; munitions; the reinforcement of Malta; relations with Vichy France in the Mediterranean; strengthening the forces in the Mediterranean; the outlook for 1941, with the United States; the organisation of Civil Committees; organisation for post-war reconstruction.
Dates
- Creation: 27 Jun 1940 - 30 Dec 1940
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Extent
1 volume(s) (14 folios, including pamphlets)
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
Subject
- Royal Navy (Organization)
- Royal Air Force (Organization)
- Army (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
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