(Untitled), 02 Jul 1942

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/77/52

Scope and Contents

Telegram from Minister of State in the Middle East [Richard Casey] to WSC marked "personal and most secret" regarding the French fleet in Alexandria [Egypt] and arguing that there would be no point in denouncing the agreement with the French Admiral as this might lead to a battle between the British and French fleets at the same time as the battle is proceeding at El Alamein [Egypt].

Dates

Creation: 02 Jul 1942

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