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(Untitled), 18 Feb 1942 - 16 May 1942

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/62/96-103

Scope and Contents

Memorandum by Major Orde Wingate on the reconnaissance of Tibesti [Libya] as the first step in the conquest of North Africa, recommending the use of a native army, [including map, at CHAR 20/62/115]; forwarded to WSC and Lieutenant-General Sir Hastings Ismay [Chief of Staff to WSC] by Randolph Churchill; with note from Ismay to WSC commenting on the unfeasibility of the plan, and forwarding note from John Peck [Assistant Private Secretary to WSC] to Lieutenant-Commander M Knott [Private Secretary to Deputy Secretary of the War Cabinet].

Dates

  • Creation: 18 Feb 1942 - 16 May 1942

Conditions Governing Access

From the File:

Open

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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