Second World War (1939-1945)
Found in 2737 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 21 Nov 1944
Telegram from WSC to Lord Louis Mountbatten [later Lord Mountbatten of Burma, Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia] marked "Personal" passing on the text of a directive designed to improve morale and welfare for forces in the Far East through providing better accommodation in leave centres and static camps, increasing the presence of British women, ensuring the rapid delivery of mail and fresh food, and increasing the use of air transport to evacuate casualties and move men on leave.
(Untitled), 22 Nov 1944
(Untitled), 21 Nov 1944
Telegram from Harold MacMillan [British High Commissioner for Italy] to WSC agreeing to his suggestions on the situation in Greece and stating that he is sending on drafts of statements intended to be issued in the event of an emergency.
(Untitled), 21 Nov 1944
Telegram from Harold MacMillan [British High Commissioner for Italy] to WSC sending on drafts of statements intended to be issued in the event of an attempted coup d'etat by ELAS [Communist-led National Popular Liberation Army] prior to the date fixed for disbandment of all forces or ELAS refusing to disband.
(Untitled), 22 Nov 1944
Telegram from Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis, Commander of the Allied Armies in Italy] marked "Top Secret and Personal" stating that he had no intention of lowering the status of the 4th Queen's Own Hussars [of whom WSC is Colonel] by converting their tanks into infantry carriers and that this is not a permanent change. Copy.
(Untitled), 23 Nov 1944
(Untitled), 23 Nov 1944
Telegram from WSC to General Mark Clark [Commander of United States Fifth Army] marked "Personal and Top Secret" offering him the post of Commander of the 15th Army Group, and expressing his confidence in him.
(Untitled), 23 Nov 1944
Telegram from WSC to Marshal Stalin marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that he has not given any agreement to the creation of a "Western bloc" of powers and informing him of the position regarding the battle for Western Europe. Annotated "Not sent".
(Untitled), 23 Nov 1944
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Henry Wilson [later 1st Lord Wilson, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] marked "Private and Top Secret" stating that the Greek Mounted Brigade from Italy should not be disbanded or weakened in any way.
(Untitled), 23 Nov 1944
Telegram from Sir Horace Seymour [British Ambassador to China] to WSC stating that Chiang Kai Shek [President of China] intends to withdraw two or three divisions of Chinese troops when they have captured Bhamo [Burma, later Myanmar].
(Untitled), 24 Nov 1944
Telegram from Viceroy of India [Field Marshal 1st Lord Wavell, earlier Sir Archibald] to WSC thanking him for his letter and directive designed to improve morale and welfare for forces in the Far East and stating that he and General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander in Chief India] will do all they can.
(Untitled), 24 Nov 1944
Telegram passing on message from Superior of Nikodhimos Monastery, Patmos [Greece] to WSC celebrating the liberation of the island.
(Untitled), 24 Nov 1944
Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" objecting to a joint statement from the two of them designed to break down German morale being made; stating that the Germans really fear the treatment they will receive from the Russians; that it would be wrong for them to make a statement without Marshal Stalin; and that in any case it might be seen as a "confession of weakness" by the Germans.
(Untitled), 24 Nov 1944
Telegram from General Mark Clark [Commander of United States Fifth Army] to WSC marked "Top Secret and Personal" accepting the command of the 15th Army Group.
(Untitled), 24 Nov 1944
(Untitled), 25 Nov 1944
(Untitled), 25 Nov 1944
Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" giving proposed text for the British Press for announcement of appointments of General Sir Henry Wilson [later 1st Lord Wilson] as Representative of the British Chiefs of Staff in Washington [United States], Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis] as Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre, and General Mark Clark as Commander of the 15th Army Group in Italy.
(Untitled), 25 Nov 1944
Telegram from WSC to Marshal Stalin marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that he has not given any agreement to the creation of a "Western bloc" of powers and informing him of the position regarding the battle for Western Europe.
(Untitled), 21 Dec 1944
Telegram from Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to WSC marked "Top Secret and Personal" commenting on reverses on the Western front: suggesting that one problem is the lack of a unified field command; that German successes should not persuade Allied commanders to weaken the northern west flank of British forces, but instead lead them to launch a counterstroke at the Ruhr front [Germany].
(Untitled), 22 Dec 1944
(Untitled), 31 Dec 1944
Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" recommending that they send Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] to Moscow [Soviet Union] to accompany Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder [Deputy Supreme Commander under General Eisenhower], who will be briefing Soviet officials on latest developments on the Western Front.
(Untitled), 31 Dec 1944
Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" expressing satisfaction that they seem to be "getting into step" over Greece and Poland; suggesting that Roosevelt sends a private message to King George II of Greece; stating that he will be pleased to send a message to Marshal Stalin supporting Roosevelt's position on Poland; and expressing his view that the battle in Western Europe is "turning steadily in our favour".
(Untitled), 31 Dec 1944
Telegram from General Herbert Lumsden [Liaison Officer at General MacArthur's Headquarters] to WSC marked "Private and personal" stating that the Philippine Islands campaign is progressing favourably; but that General Douglas MacArthur [Commander in Chief Philippines, Supreme Commander South West Pacific] objects strongly to the removal of 70 Liberty Ships over the next two months.
(Untitled), 01 Jan 1944
Telegram from WSC [Marrakesh, Morocco] to General Sir Hastings Ismay [Chief of Staff to the Minister of Defence] seeking reassurance on the number of landing craft available for Shingle [Allied amphibious operations at Anzio, Italy] and asking Ismay how he would deal with a protest from General Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis, Commander in Chief of the Allied Armies in Italy] that he has not been given enough craft for the operation. Marked: "From Sextant".
(Untitled), 02 Jan 1944
Telegram from WSC [Marrakesh, Morocco] to General Sir Hastings Ismay [Chief of Staff to the Minister of Defence] giving his views on a summary of the cross-Channel invasion plans in light of comments from General Sir Bernard Montgomery [General Officer Commanding the Eighth Army]. Marked: "From Sextant".