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(Untitled), 24 Mar 1942

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/72/98

Scope and Contents

Telegram from Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to WSC regarding operation ["Ironclad"] against Madagascar: pledges all necessary support for the interception of the French convoy [of reinforcements] and states that he will take no action to formally break off relations with Vichy France before the attack unless the Foreign Office advises otherwise.

Dates

24 Mar 1942

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Former / Other Reference

T 470/2

Subjects

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