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(Untitled), 16 Feb 1942

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/70/59-60

Scope and Contents

Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [Supreme Commander, South West Pacific] to WSC regarding strategy and policy in the Far East: comments on the geography of Java [Dutch East Indies, later Indonesia], the likely enemy attack, and strengths of allied naval, land and air forces; comments on the difficulties of landing the Australian Corps; concludes that priority should be given to the defence of Burma [later Myanmar] and Australia; recommends diversion of Australian troops and creation of a heavy bomber force in Burma.

Dates

  • Creation: 16 Feb 1942

Conditions Governing Access

From the File:

Open

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

T 246/2

Repository Details

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