(Untitled), 17 Dec 1944

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/177/79-80

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] marked "Personal, Private and Top Secret" asking whether British forces will be able to defeat the rebels in the centre of Athens [Greece]; stating that there is no intention to subdue or occupy Greece; that King George II of Greece has refused to appoint Archbishop Damaskinos [Archbishop of Athens] as Regent and that the War Cabinet are awaiting further developments in this area; and that he feels military predominance should be established before they consider making terms with the rebels.

Dates

Creation: 17 Dec 1944

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