(Untitled), 04 Oct 1944

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/172/121-124

Scope and Contents

Telegram from Major General Sir Edward Spears [First Minister to the Republics of Syria and the Lebanon] to WSC marked "Personal" stating that: he is relieved that WSC is aware of the precarious situation with regard to the Levant States [Syria and the Lebanon]; but that British influence on Syria is waning since there does not seem to be a consistent policy with regard to the transfer of "Troupes Speciales" [Syrian troops serving with the French Army] to the Syrians; nevertheless he will endeavour to prevent the situation from escalating. Copy.

Dates

Creation: 04 Oct 1944

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