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(Untitled), 08 Aug 1942

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/52/82

Scope and Contents

Telegram from the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] to WSC agreeing to advance start date of Torch [codename of the Allied invasion of North West Africa] and the announcement of General Dwight Eisenhower's command [as Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces in North Africa].

Dates

  • Creation: 08 Aug 1942

Conditions Governing Access

From the File:

Open

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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