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(Untitled), 19 May 1942

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/75/53

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Premier Joseph Stalin marked "personal and most secret" informing him that a convoy of 35 ships sailed yesterday "with orders to fight their way through to you" but warning about possible severe losses from German bombers, stating that much will depend on the Soviet ability to bomb enemy aerodromes, and suggesting that, if losses are severe, it may be necessary to hold up further convoys until the ice recedes.

Dates

  • Creation: 19 May 1942

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Crown copyright

Extent

1 folio(s)

Language of Materials

English

External Documents

Former / Other Reference

T 743/2

Repository Details

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