(Untitled), 17 Nov 1939

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/15/10

Scope and Contents

Memorandum by WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty, for the War Cabinet entitled "Australian Naval Defence (Winter 1939)"; suggests that Japan will reserve its strength for controlling China and not attempt to attack Singapore or Australia, therefore the Australian army can be dispatched wherever necessary. [expanded to produce CHAR 20/15/11].

Dates

Creation: 17 Nov 1939

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