Skip to main content

France

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 972 Collections and/or Records:

 Item

(Untitled), 31 May 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/35-37
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to President Harry Truman marked "Personal" repeating the text of the Foreign Secretary's [Anthony Eden, later 1st Lord Avon] statement in the House of Commons on the fighting that has developed in Damascus and other parts of Syria involving French troops and announcing British intervention; and supplementary questions by Clement Attlee [Leader of the Labour Party] and William Gallagher.

Dates: 31 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open.
 Item

(Untitled), 31 May 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/38
Scope and Contents

Telegram from President Harry Truman to WSC marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that he approves of WSC's telegram to General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, on the conflict in Syria].

Dates: 31 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open.
 Item

(Untitled), 31 May 1945 - 01 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/41
Scope and Contents

Telegram from British Minister to Syria [and Lebanon, Terence Shone] to the Foreign Office passing on a "personal" message from the President of Syria [Shukri Kouatly] to WSC appealing for British assistance in the conflict with France and reporting on the bombing of towns including Damascus. [Despatched on 1 June].

Dates: 31 May 1945 - 01 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open.
 Item

(Untitled), 01 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/53
Scope and Contents

Telegram from the President of Syria [Shukri Kouatly] to WSC expressing his gratitude at British intervention in the conflict with the French in his country.

Dates: 01 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open.
 Item

(Untitled), 03 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/60
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Commander in Chief Middle East Force [General Sir Bernard Paget] marked "Guard" and "Personal" recommending he "show full consideration to the French" as soon as the situation [in Syria] is in control.

Dates: 03 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open.
 Item

(Untitled), 03 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/61
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to the President of Syria [Shukri Kouatly] informing him that British forces expect "moderation and helpfulness" from the Syrians in the aftermath of their dispute with the French. [Carbon copy].

Dates: 03 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open.
 Item

(Untitled), 04 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/68
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to President Harry Truman marked "Personal and Top Secret" referring to his following telegram and objecting to language used by General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic].

Dates: 04 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 04 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/69-70
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to President Harry Truman marked "Personal and Top Secret" repeating the text of a telegram from "Resident Minister's Office, Central Mediterranean" to the Foreign Office on the French refusal to allow the setting up of Allied Military Government in Cuneo [Italy].

Dates: 04 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 04 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/77
Scope and Contents

Telegram from Terence Shone, British Minister to Syria [and Lebanon] to WSC passing on a message from the Syrian President [Shukri Kouatly] assuring WSC of his support for him and British policy; and Shone informing WSC that he thinks the President appreciated "the delicacy of the present situation with France". [Copy].

Dates: 04 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 04 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/83
Scope and Contents

Telegram from General Sir Bernard Paget [Commander in Chief Middle East Force] to WSC marked "Top Secret" and "Guard" stating that he is trying to show "as much consideration as possible to the French" concerning the situation in Syria and commenting on his dealings with General Beynet.

Dates: 04 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 05 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/92
Scope and Contents

Telegram from General Sir Bernard Paget [Commander in Chief Middle East Force] to WSC marked "Guard" and "personal" on relations with the French in Syria and his dealings with General Beynet and Humblot.

Dates: 05 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 06 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/98-100
Scope and Contents

Telegram from President Harry Truman to WSC marked "Personal and Top Secret" requesting WSC's approval of an American press release on the French refusal to co-operate with the Allied Military Government in Italy over French occupation of north-western Italy, threatening to stop military supplies to French troops if France does not change its stance in this matter.

Dates: 06 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 06 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/101
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to President Harry Truman marked "Personal and Top Secret" agreeing [with the American press release on the French refusal to co-operate with the Allied Military Government in Italy].

Dates: 06 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 07 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/103
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to General Sir Bernard Paget [Commander in Chief Middle East Force] marked "Guard" and "personal" approving of "everything" he has done [concerning the conflict with the French in Syria].

Dates: 07 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 07 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/104-106
Scope and Contents

Telegram from President Harry Truman to WSC marked "Personal and Top Secret" advocating that they address a further appeal to General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] before making a public statement on the dispute with France in north-western Italy; and enclosing the text of his message threatening to stop military supplies to French troops if France does not change its stance in this matter.

Dates: 07 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 07 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/107
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to President Harry Truman marked "Personal and Top Secret" suggesting that the publication of Truman's message [on the dispute with France in north-western Italy] would have led to the "overthrow" of General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic]; and stating that he considers de Gaulle "one of the greatest dangers to European peace".

Dates: 07 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 07 Jun 1945 - 08 Jun 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/220/110
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Alfred Duff Cooper [later 1st Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that he is sorry that Cooper is pursuing a policy of "ill-will" against Major-General Sir Edward Spears. [Despatched on 8 June; carbon copy].

Dates: 07 Jun 1945 - 08 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 15 Jul 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/222/43
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] marked "Secret" and "personal" thanking the French Government for allowing him to stay in the Basque country. [carbon copy].

Dates: 15 Jul 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 10 Feb 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/223/19-21
Scope and Contents Telegram from [John] Martin [Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary, Yalta, Soviet Union] to Private Office marked "From: Argonaut", "Jason 321", and "Personal" passing on a message from WSC to Deputy Prime Minister [Clement Attlee] for the War Cabinet: reporting discussions [at the Yalta Conference] on Soviet representation in the United Nations Assembly, Poland, France and General Charles de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic], and military...
Dates: 10 Feb 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 28 Apr 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/216/88
Scope and Contents Telegram from Duff Cooper [later Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] to WSC stating that he has told Charles de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] of British displeasure at his failure to respond to an invitation [?for a French Mission to the United Kingdom and the United States]; and reporting de Gaulle's distress at the American demand that French [forces] leave Stuttgart [Germany] and the omission of an invitation to the French Minister for...
Dates: 28 Apr 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 30 Apr 1945 - 01 May 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/217/7
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to Duff Cooper [later Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] "is the greatest obstacle the Allies have to face in making good relations between France and the Western Democracies"; and that he has congratulated de Gaulle on French advances against the Germans. Despatched on 1 May. Carbon copy.

Dates: 30 Apr 1945 - 01 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 04 May 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/217/75-77
Scope and Contents

Telegram from WSC to General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] warning him against increasing tension in the Levant States [Syria and the Lebanon] by sending in reinforcements; and stating that he is willing to order the withdrawal of all British troops from these countries as soon as France concludes a treaty with them. Carbon copy.

Dates: 04 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 05 May 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/217/114
Scope and Contents

Telegram from Duff Cooper [later Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] to WSC reporting a meeting with General de Gaulle [President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic] in which they discussed French policy in the Levant [Syria and the Lebanon]: including the French demand for a military base and the transfer of "Troupes Speciales" [Syrian troops serving with the French Army] to the Syrians.

Dates: 05 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
 Item

(Untitled), [May] [1945]

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/227A/121
Scope and Contents

Draft telegram to the British Ambassador [to France, Alfred Duff Cooper, later 1st Lord Norwich] (Paris) passing on a message from WSC to [Felix] Gouin [President of the French Assembly] thanking him and the members of the Consultative Assembly for their "generous message".

Dates: [May] [1945]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
 Item

(Untitled), 09 May 1945 - 10 May 1945

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/227A/122
Scope and Contents

Telegram from [Alfred] Duff Cooper [later 1st Lord Norwich, British Ambassador to France] (Paris) to Foreign Office passing on a message from [Felix] Gouin, President of the French Assembly, to WSC congratulating him on behalf of the Assembly members on victory. [Carbon copy; despatched on 9 May; received on 10 May].

Dates: 09 May 1945 - 10 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open