Second World War (1939-1945)
Found in 2737 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 18 Apr 1943
Telegram from WSC to Marshal Stalin marked "Personal and Secret" asking his permission on behalf of Arthur Harris (Commander in Chief Bomber Command) to use an extract from one of his recent telegrams regarding the British bombardment of Germany and informing him of the success of their air attacks this week, adding that their will be a lull in activity in Tunisia to prepare for a great onslaught.
(Untitled), 29 Sep 1944
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Henry Wilson [later 1st Lord Wilson, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] marked "Top Secret Private" suggesting that there are political reasons for the Greek Brigade which has fought with General Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis, Commander in Chief of the Allied Armies in Italy] to fight in Greece at an appropriate time.
(Untitled), 29 Sep 1944
Telegram from Lord Louis Mountbatten [later Lord Mountbatten of Burma, Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia] to WSC marked "Top Secret" stating that attempts to reduce the numbers of servicemen required for Operation Dracula [Allied attack on the Rangoon area, Burma] are proving difficult and indicating that when the Japanese army in Burma [later Myanmar] attempted to operate without a significant backup they were defeated. Copy.
(Untitled), 30 Sep 1944
(Untitled), 30 Sep 1944
Telegram from President Roosevelt to WSC marked "Personal and Top Secret" requesting the date of WSC's arrival in Moscow when it has been agreed; suggesting that Marshal Stalin is sensitive about Soviet assistance in the Far East being questioned; indicating that he will give further consideration to the problem of French Provisional Government following German expulsion. Copy.
(Untitled), 01 Oct 1944
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Henry Wilson [later 1st Lord Wilson, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that United States landing craft should disengage from the Adriatic in time to make their way to the Indian Ocean, where they will be required for Operation Dracula [Allied attack on the Rangoon area, Burma, later Myanmar] and requesting plan from Wilson.
(Untitled), 01 Oct 1944
Telegram from WSC to Field Marshal 1st Lord Wavell [earlier Sir Archibald, Viceroy of India] marked "Personal and Top Secret" recommending that he object strongly to any suggestions that may be made in Council implying that it will be necessary to "bribe" British forces to fight in the Far East.
(Untitled), 29 Sep 1944
Telegram from Marshal Stalin to WSC marked "Personal and Top Secret" wishing him and British forces every success; explaining where Soviet forces are fighting and their immediate plans.
(Untitled), 01 Oct 1944
Telegram from General Sir Henry Wilson [later 1st Lord Wilson, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] to WSC marked "Private" stating that he will obtain from Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis, Commander in Chief of the Allied Armies in Italy] information on when the Greek Brigade will become available for service in Greece, their state of loyalty to the present Greek National Government and details of flights of servicemen to Greece.
(Untitled), 03 Oct 1944
Telegram from WSC to Major General Sir Edward Spears [First Minister to the Republics of Syria and the Lebanon] marked "Personal" expressing disquiet at possibility of Syrian action against the French and asking for these feelings to be made clear to Syria and Lebanon. Copy.
(Untitled), 02 Oct 1944
(Untitled), 02 Oct 1944
Telegram from General Sir Henry Wilson [later 1st Lord Wilson, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] to WSC marked "Top Secret and Personal" requesting date by which United States landing craft from the Adriatic must reach Colombo [Sri Lanka] for Operation Dracula [Allied attack on the Rangoon area, Burma, later Myanmar] and suggesting that this leaves little time for an operation against Istria [Italy] which would also require the craft. Copy.
(Untitled), 04 Oct 1944
Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal, Private and Top Secret" informing him that Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary] and he will be starting their journey to Moscow on 7 October; requesting that Roosevelt send a message approving the mission to Marshal Stalin; stating that he wants to find out more about Soviet intentions in the Far East; that the main talks will be about Poland; that Dumbarton Oaks [Washington, United States] will be discussed. Copy.
(Untitled), 04 Oct 1944
Telegram from General Sir Henry Wilson [later 1st Lord Wilson, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] to WSC marked "Personal" informing him that Patras [Greece] has been completely occupied.
(Untitled), 04 Oct 1944
Telegram from Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to WSC marked "Personal and Secret" stating that he is pleased that President Roosevelt agrees that the Soviet Union should be accepted as an equal member of the Great Powers; commenting on problems over Poland and his disappointment at the failure at Arnhem [Netherlands].
(Untitled), 05 Oct 1944
(Untitled), 28 Oct 1944
(Untitled), 28 Oct 1944
Telegram from Lord Moyne [earlier Walter Guinness, Deputy Minister of the State] to WSC marked "Personal" discussing the transport of luxury goods to Athens [Greece] to provide revenue to the Greek Government.
(Untitled), 29 Oct 1944
Telegram from Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary] to WSC marked "Top Secret" stating that problems in Athens [Greece] will mean that he will not be able to reach General Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis, Commander in Chief of the Allied Armies in Italy] until 31 October and asking if he should cancel this meeting.
(Untitled), 29 Oct 1944
Telegram from Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary] in Athens [Greece] to WSC requesting a permanent Supply Adviser to General Sir Ronald Scobie [Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief, Middle East] in Greece.
(Untitled), 29 Oct 1944
Telegram from Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary] in Athens [Greece] to WSC explaining that Sir David Waley [Principal Assistant Secretary, HM Treasury] will act as Financial Adviser in Greece as long as he can be spared; and that he has contacted Lord Halifax [earlier Edward Wood and Lord Irwin, British Ambassador in the United States] to ask him to suggest that the Americans make an appointment.
(Untitled), 29 Oct 1944
Telegram from General Sir Bernard Paget [Commander in Chief Middle East Force] to WSC marked "Personal" giving details of shipments of lorries for use in Greece.
(Untitled), 29 Oct 1944
Telegram from Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary] in Athens [Greece] to WSC marked "Diplomatic Secret" stating that Lord Moyne [earlier Walter Guinness, Deputy Minister of State, Middle East] recommends appointing George Shreeve [Principal Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Production] as Supply Adviser to Greece.
(Untitled), 30 Oct 1944
Telegram from Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary] in Athens [Greece] to WSC marked "Personal" stating that Sir David Waley [Principal Assistant Secretary, HM Treasury] has advised on the Greek economy; that he and Harold MacMillan [later Lord Stockton, British High Commissioner for Italy] are leaving for Rome [Italy] that day; that the supply situation is improving; but that he has fears over Greece's future stability.
(Untitled), 30 Oct 1944
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Henry Wilson [later 1st Lord Wilson, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] marked "Top Secret and Private" requesting information on the strength of Wilson's forces in Greece.