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(Untitled), 19 May [1913]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 13/22A/67-73

Scope and Contents

Minute by [WSC] on factors affecting port defences, including the increase in the calibre of battleship guns and the thickness of battleship armour, the change in the strategic front from the south coast to the east, and the likelihood of raids from Germany; WSC also comments on the disposition of shore batteries and the dangers of over-reliance on shore defences and sets out proposals for specific east coast ports. [Carbon copy].

Dates

  • Creation: 19 May [1913]

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Crown copyright

Extent

7 folio(s)

Language of Materials

English

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Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

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