(Untitled), 06 Jun 1940
Scope and Contents
Draft minute from WSC to 1st Sea Lord [Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound] and copied to First Lord [of the Admiralty, A V Alexander, later 1st Lord Alexander of Hillsborough] insisting that Operation Paul [mining of Scandinavian shipping channels to prevent ore being exported to Germany] go ahead in some form; suggests aerodromes at "Bardufoss" and "Skaanland" [both Norway] be bombed.
Dates
- Creation: 06 Jun 1940
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Language of Materials
English
External Documents
Bibliography
Subject
- Royal Navy (Organization)
Repository Details
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