(Untitled), 05 Nov 1944

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/174/82-83

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Marshal Stalin marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that Allied forces have got control of the approaches to Antwerp [Belgium] opening up a northern flank for advance into Germany; detailing substantial Allied casualties in the Netherlands and Belgium, the situation in Italy; stating that he is awaiting the return of Dr Ivan Subasic [Ban of Croatia, Prime Minister of the Royal Yugoslavian Government] from Moscow [Soviet Union] before proceeding any further on Yugoslavian matters; and assuring him that regarding Poland he still supports the position he did in Moscow on its eastern border [the Curzon Line].

Dates

Creation: 05 Nov 1944

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