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(Untitled), 24 Jan 1942

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/69A/32

Scope and Contents

Telegram from General Sir Claude Auchinleck, Commander- in-Chief, Middle East, to WSC stating that he would welcome any United States troops, but suggesting that Iraq might be a difficult theatre for them and that they be used in the Western part of the theatre whilst Britain provides troops for the Eastern half.

Dates

  • Creation: 24 Jan 1942

Conditions Governing Access

From the File:

Open

Language of Materials

English

External Documents

Former / Other Reference

T 114/2

Repository Details

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