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(Untitled), 17 Apr 1941

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/37/96

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Commander-in-Chief, Middle East, [General Sir Archibald Wavell] (Athens [Greece]) advising preparations for withdrawal as "we cannot remain in Greece against wish of Greek Commander-in-Chief"; suggesting Crete should be "held in force" to defend King [George II] of Greece and the Government.

Dates

  • Creation: 17 Apr 1941

Conditions Governing Access

From the File:

Open

Language of Materials

English

External Documents

Former / Other Reference

T 77

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