(Untitled), 20 Apr 1942
Scope and Contents
Telegram from Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to WSC commenting on operation "Ironclad" [occupation of Diego Suarez, Madagascar]: suggests that the towns of Tamatave and Majunga should also be occupied rendering the surrender of the whole island inevitable; offers to despatch a bomber squadron from Lindi [Tanzania] as soon as Diego aerodrome has been secured; comments on the need to rupture relations with Vichy France.
Dates
- Creation: 20 Apr 1942
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Open
Language of Materials
English
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Former / Other Reference
T 599/2
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Topical
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