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(Untitled), 17 Oct 1941

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/44/12

Scope and Contents

Telegram from Major-General Sir Claude Auchinleck, Commander- in-Chief, Middle East, to WSC welcoming Air Chief Marshal Sir Wilfrid Freeman's visit; threats to Crusader [codename for major British operation in North Africa] include air reinforcements for enemy in Libya; suggests sending reassurance to New Zealand.

Dates

  • 17 Oct 1941

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Language of Materials

English