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(Untitled), 04 Jan 1944

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/179/34

Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC [Marrakesh, Morocco] to General Sir Hastings Ismay [Chief of Staff to the Minister of Defence] replying to his minute on security arrangements for Overlord [invasion of Normandy, France]: stating that it will not be possible to conceal large preparations along the English coastline from the Germans; that he is against very sweeping restrictions being imposed; but suggesting that strict injunctions are given to all newspapers against discussing Overlord. Marked: "From Sextant".

Dates

  • Creation: 04 Jan 1944

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Copyright: Crown

Extent

1 folio(s)

Language of Materials

English

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