(Untitled), 22 Dec 1944

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/178/13-16

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to the Prime Minister of South Africa [Field Marshal Jan Smuts] marked "Personal and Top Secret" reporting on the situation in Western Europe: stating that the British have been pressing for some time for the emphasis of the advance against Germany to be north of the Ruhr [Germany]; and that General Dwight Eisenhower [Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force in Western Europe, United States Army] has reorganised the command structure; complaining about the situation in Greece: arguing against basing the British policy on the return of King George II of Greece; expressing his doubts over Archbishop Damaskinos [Archbishop of Athens, Greece] becoming Regent; and his fears about a Communist victory.

Dates

Creation: 22 Dec 1944

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