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(Untitled), 17 Mar 1942

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/72/9-11

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] opposing the creation of a separate military command in Burma [later Myanmar] under Lieutenant-General Joseph Stilwell [Commander of United States forces in China, Burma and India]: encloses text of a telegram from General Harold Alexander [General Officer Commanding, Burma] regarding problems arising from Stilwell's arrival; suggests that Stilwell be under the general directions of Alexander in respect of troops moving in British territory.

Dates

  • Creation: 17 Mar 1942

Conditions Governing Access

From the File:

Open

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

T 407/2

Repository Details

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