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(Untitled), 16 Mar 1942

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/71B/171

Scope and Contents

Telegram from Field Marshal Sir John Dill [Head of British Joint Staff Mission, Washington, United States] to WSC replying to comments by WSC [see CHAR 20/71B/165] on war strategy: comments on the security of Great Britain and the United States, the development of the American Pacific Fleet, the importance of the southern Soviet Union and Middle East theatres, the ineffectiveness of an air offensive against Germany from Britain and the impracticality of a land offensive in Europe; concludes that WSC's three "essentials" would not have an easy passage through the United States Chiefs of Staff.

Dates

  • Creation: 16 Mar 1942

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Open

Language of Materials

English

External Documents

Former / Other Reference

T 390/2

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