(Untitled), 17 Mar 1942
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
Open
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
Former / Other Reference
T 407/2
Repository Details
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