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(Untitled), 18 Jun 1941

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/40/2-3

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to General Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa]: comments on how defeat at Agedabia almost destroyed General Sir Archibald Wavell's [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] tank force, and details measures that were taken to reinforce Wavell; comments on battle in desert; refers to intelligence regarding the German advance on the Soviet Union.

Dates

  • Creation: 18 Jun 1941

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Extent

2 folio(s)

Language of Materials

English