Second World War (1939-1945)
Found in 2737 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 03 May 1941
Telegram from WSC to Peter Fraser [Prime Minister of New Zealand] reassuring him about the defence of Crete [Greece].
(Untitled), 03 May 1941
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] in aftermath of evacuation from Greece, on having fulfilled debt of honour.
(Untitled), 04 May 1941
Telegram from WSC to Angora [Ankara, Turkey] on recent developments in the Middle East and Mediterranean, and regarding assistance to the Turks.
(Untitled), 04 May 1941
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] advising increased action around Tobruk [Libya]; referring to implications of operation "Tiger" [codename for operation to pass merchant ships through the Mediterranean]; and commenting on situation in Middle East. With amendments in secretary's hand, including additional message of support for General Leslie Morshead at Tobruk [Libya].
(Untitled), 05 May 1941
Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC on tank operations in Middle East; and referring to particular danger from Iraq to Egypt, Palestine, Crete [Greece], Cyprus and Syria.
(Untitled), 05 May 1941
Telegram from General Bernard Freyberg [Commander-in-Chief, Allied Force in Crete] to WSC expressing confidence in situation; and requesting more equipment and aircraft.
(Untitled), 07 May 1941
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] advising that Hurricanes will be sent from Malta; suggests revolt in Iraq should be crushed before it is exploited by Germany.
(Untitled), 07 May 1941
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] with message for General Bernard Freyberg [Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces in Crete] congratulating New Zealand troops.
(Untitled), 07 May 1941
Telegram from Major-General Edward Spears [Head of British Mission to General Charles de Gaulle] (Cairo [Egypt]) to WSC reporting on "depressing" impressions of recent conference at General HQ; General Georges Catroux of Free France is determined to defend Syria; and feels only solution is to persuade Colonel Collet [Vichy France] to join in repelling German invasion.
(Untitled), 09 May 1941
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] with information that Rashid Ali and Iraqi partisans are in "desperate straits"; advises joining Habbaniya forces and advancing on Baghdad [Iraq]; refers to danger of Germans capturing Syria and suggests aiding General Georges Catroux and Free French in defending the country.
(Untitled), 09 May 1941
Two copies of telegram from WSC to Harry Hopkins [Special Adviser and Assistant to President of the United States](Washington) on shipping losses in April.
(Untitled), 09 May 1941
Telegram from Major-General Edward Spears [Head of British Mission to General Charles de Gaulle] (Cairo [Egypt]) to WSC reporting that General Georges Catroux hopes that General Paul Legentilhomme may be involved with negotiations conducted by Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham [Commander- in-Chief, Mediterranean] with authorities at Djibouti [French Somaliland].
(Untitled), 09 May 1941
Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC reciting message from garrison at Tobruk [Libya] thanking WSC for his message.
(Untitled), 09 May 1941
Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC on tank offensive planned for Sollum area [Egypt]; and the balance of attacking Iraqi Army whilst not alienating Iraqi people.
(Untitled), [May 1941]
Telegram from President Roosevelt to WSC promising extra supplies for the Middle East; expressing belief that Atlantic will be decisive theatre; and reporting that Ambassador William Leahy [United States Ambassador to Vichy France] believes Marshal Henri Petain [President of the Vichy Republic] has support of French, but will be ignored by Germans infiltrating Morocco.
(Untitled), 13 May 1941
(Untitled), 14 May 1941
Telegram from WSC to Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean [Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham], thanking him for the naval contribution to success of operation "Tiger" [codename for operation to pass merchant ships through Mediterranean], and stating that it may prove decisive in Libyan campaign. [see CHAR 20/38/125 .].
(Untitled), 13 May 1941
Telegram from WSC to Commander-in-Chief, India [General Sir Claude Auchinleck], on assembling Indian force at Basra [Iraq]; and the need for installation of friendly government in Baghdad [Iraq].
(Untitled), 13 May 1941
Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander- in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC: Reports that tanks have been sent to join General William Gott's forces in attacking Sollum area [Egypt] without waiting for "Tiger" [codename for operation to pass merchant ships through Mediterranean]; states that securing Baghdad [Iraq] will be difficult as Iraqis have flooded roads and German airforce is in vicinity.
(Untitled), 14 May 1941
Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt: reports that the situation in Libya is secure, comments on Iraq, and states that the position in Syria is anxious; while Spain, Azores and Cape deVerde Islands are vulnerable to German invasion. Promises to send report on Rudolph Hess.
(Untitled), 14 May 1941
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] on equipment and plans for operation "Scorcher" [Codename for the British occupation and defence of Crete, Greece].
(Untitled), 15 May 1941
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] on impending air attack on "Colorado" [codename for Crete][T179]; with reply from Wavell on operation "Scorcher" [codename for British occupation and defence of Crete] [T180].
(Untitled), 09 Jul 1941
(Untitled), 11 Jul 1941
Telegram from General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC stating that he does not "wish any alteration in composition of convoy W.S.10".
(Untitled), 11 Jul 1941
Telegram from Oliver Lyttelton [later Lord Chandos, Minister of State in the Middle East] to WSC with statement of duties of Intendant-General, Middle East [General Sir Robert Haining]: administration of transport; co-ordination of supplies, maintenance of vehicles, and to examine and advise on general administrative reorganisation.