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(Untitled), 08 Mar 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/71B/101-104

Scope and Contents

Telegram from the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] to WSC regarding military arrangements by the United States: comments on problems facing United States; comments on naval deployment in the ANZAC [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] region; comments on the strong Japanese position in the Pacific and its implications; describes plans to send American reinforcements to Australia, New Zealand and the South West Pacific; details arrangements to supply shipping to move two British divisions to the Middle East and India with conditions; describes troop deployments in Australia, New Caledonia and Samoa; comments on personnel shipping capacity; describes deployment of Air Forces.

Dates

  • Creation: 08 Mar 1942

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Open

Language of Materials

English