(Untitled), 01 Jan 1943

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/85/93

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to General Dwight D Eisenhower [Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] marked "personal and secret" regarding French North Africa: Refers to his immediately following message [not included]; recites text of his message to Pierre Boisson [Vichy French Governor General of West Africa]; comments on the "unfavourable turn" of military events in Tunisia; comments on the advance of the British Desert Army in Libya; comments on British reinforcements for North Africa; sends his good wishes for the New Year and states that he is looking forward to "Symbol" [Codename for meeting between WSC and Roosevelt in Casblanca, Morocco in Jan 1943].

Dates

Creation: 01 Jan 1943

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