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(Untitled), 20 Apr 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/73/141

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] asking him to consider offering British and American support to Marshal Philippe Petain [Head of Vichy Government, France] and Admiral of the Fleet Jean Darlan [Commander-in-Chief of land, sea and air forces, Vichy] if they will carry the French fleet to Africa. [See CHAR 20/74/5 for Roosevelt's reply].

Dates

  • Creation: 20 Apr 1942

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Language of Materials

English

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T 597/2

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