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(Untitled), 22 Dec 1944

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/178/11

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" stating that there is no question of British forces embarking on military operations away from the Athens-Piraeus area [Greece]; that he has doubts over the suitability of Archbishop Damaskinos [Archbishop of Athens] as Regent; and that they need to be able to negotiate from a position of strength.

Dates

  • Creation: 22 Dec 1944

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Crown

Extent

1 folio(s)

Language of Materials

English

External Documents

Former / Other Reference

T 2410/4

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

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