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(Untitled), 13 Jun 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/76/103-104

Scope and Contents

Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander- in-Chief, India] to WSC marked "most secret" regarding British naval forces in the Indian Ocean: comments on the intentions of Admiral Sir James Somerville [Commander-in- Chief, Eastern Fleet] and states that he is sending a general appreciation; comments on communications with Admiral Somerville; states that he was informed of damage to HMS Ramillies by Naval Headquarters in India and asks about the final composition and assembly of the Eastern Fleet; comments briefly on the position with regard to landing craft, a malaria outbreak in 13th Brigade, and WSC's latest communication.

Dates

  • Creation: 13 Jun 1942

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Copyright: Crown copyright

Extent

2 folio(s)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

T 867/2

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Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

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