(Untitled), 05 Dec 1944

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/176/81

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to British Ambassador to Greece [Reginald Leeper] marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that he should force George Papandreou [Prime Minister of Greece] to stand up to the threat of a Communist uprising in Athens [Greece]; that if Papandreou resigns he should be "locked up"; and that the defence of Athens and the maintenance of law and order is in the hands of General Sir Ronald Scobie [General Officer Commanding Greece].

Dates

Creation: 05 Dec 1944

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