Second World War (1939-1945)
Found in 2737 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 19 Jun 1941
Telegram from WSC to Robert Menzies [Prime Minister of Australia] with precise figures of forces, tanks and aircraft involved in Middle East warfare for Australian Advisory War Council, as requested.
(Untitled), 19 Jun 1941
Telegram from WSC to Robert Menzies [Prime Minister of Australia] reporting the failure of latest offensive to regain initiative in Western Desert, and commenting on the severe losses on both sides. Also refers to the reported French request for an armistice in Syria, but states that there is continuing "sharp Vichy French resistance at various points".
(Untitled), 20 Jun 1941
Telegram from WSC to Wendell Wilkie asking him to be cautious "lest in trying to galvanize American opinion" he discloses information which may dishearten British merchant seamen.
(Untitled), 21 Jun 1941
Telegram from Viceroy of India [Lord Linlithgow] to WSC approving exchange of commands between General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] and General Sir Claude Auchinleck [Commander-in-Chief, India].
(Untitled), 21 Jun 1941
Telegram from WSC to Viceroy of India reciting text of message to General Sir Claude Auchinleck (Commander-in-Chief, India) ordering him to relieve General Sir Archibald Wavell as Commander-in-Chief, Middle East.
(Untitled), 21 Jun 1941
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander -in-Chief, Middle East] informing him of orders to await arrival of General Sir Claude Auchinleck, then proceed to India as Commander- in-Chief.
(Untitled), 21 Jun 1941
Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [Commander- in-Chief, Middle East]to WSC regretting failure of "Battleaxe" [codename for offensive in western desert] and the loss of so many "tigercubs" [tanks].
(Untitled), 23 Jun 1941
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [outgoing Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] commenting on the merits and demerits of Wavell returning to England before taking up his new command in India, and stating that he is "putting the point" to the Viceroy [Lord Linlithgow] [see CHAR 20/40/45 ].
(Untitled), 23 Jun 1941
Telegram from General Sir Claude Auchinleck [incoming Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC expressing thanks for the confidence which WSC has shown in him, and stating that he will arrive in Cairo [Egypt] by 30th and confer with General Sir Archibald Wavell [outgoing Commander-in-Chief, Middle East].
(Untitled), 23 Jun 1941
Typescript copy of telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [outgoing Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] commenting on the merits and demerits of Wavell returning to England before taking up his new command in India, and stating that he is "putting the point" to the Viceroy [Lord Linlithgow].[see CHAR 20/40/43 ].
(Untitled), [Jun 1941]
Telegram from WSC to Viceroy of India [Lord Linlithgow] reciting text of message from General Sir Archibald Wavell outgoing Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] accepting his transfer to new post of Commander-in-Chief, India, and requesting a short period at home before taking up the new command.
(Untitled), 23 Jun 1941
Telegram from Sir Harold MacMichael [United Kingdom High Commissioner in Transjordan, later Jordan] reciting text of message from Emir Abdullah ibn Hussein [Emir of Transjordan, later Jordan] to WSC thanking the Allied Armies for the liberation of Damascus [Syria].
(Untitled), 25 Jun 1941
Telegram from Lord Halifax [earlier Edward Wood, then Lord Irwin, British Ambassador to the United States] to WSC reporting his discussion with President Roosevelt regarding timing of publicity relating to arrival of first contingent of United States forces in Iceland.
(Untitled), 26 Jun 1941
Telegram from General Arthur Smith [Chief of the General Staff, Middle East] to WSC on practical details of changeover between General Sir Archibald Wavell and General Sir Claude Auchinleck [as Commander-in-Chief, Middle East].
(Untitled), 28 Jun 1941
Telegram from Robert Menzies [Prime Minister of Australia] to WSC on need to build up air and tank defences in Middle East following disappointment at Sollum.
(Untitled), 27 Jun 1941
Telegram from WSC to Sir Harold MacMichael [United Kingdom High Commissioner in Transjordan, later Jordan] reciting text of message to Emir Abdulla ibn Hussein [Emir of Transjordan, later Jordan] thanking him warmly for his message, and recalling "with pleasure the associations of 23 years ago".
(Untitled), 29 Jun 1941
(Untitled), 29 Jun 1941
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [outgoing Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] on appointment of Oliver Lyttelton [later Lord Chandos] as Minister of State in the War Cabinet to serve in Cairo [Egypt].
(Untitled), 29 Jun 1941
(Untitled), 29 Jun 1941
Telegram from General Charles de Gaulle [Chief of the Free French] to WSC asking for the establishment of a British liaison mission with General Georges Catroux to define British involvement in Syria.
(Untitled), 30 Jun 1941
Telegrams between WSC and General Sir Archibald Wavell on practical details of transfer of command [Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] to General Sir Claude Auchinleck.
(Untitled), 28 Jun 1941
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [outgoing Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] detailing duties of Oliver Lyttelton [later Lord Chandos] as Minister of State for the War Cabinet in the Middle East.
(Untitled), 28 Jun 1941
Telegram from United Kingdom High Commissioner in South Africa [4th Lord Harlech, earlier William Ormsby-Gore] to WSC commenting on the implications of Hitler's attack on the Soviet Union and the consequent postponement of the attack on Britain, And suggesting decisive action in the Middle East. [It is unclear whether this message is from Harlech, or whether Harlech is reciting a message from General Jan Smuts, Prime Minister of South Africa.].
(Untitled), 30 Jun 1941
Telegram from WSC to General Sir Archibald Wavell [outgoing Commander-in-Chief, Middle East] suggesting that Averell Harriman [Special Representative of the President of the United States] should be told of changes and should await arrival of Oliver Lyttelton [later Lord Chandos, Minister of State in the Middle East] in Cairo [Egypt].
(Untitled), 30 Jun 1941
Telegram from General Sir Archibald Wavell [outgoing Commander -in-Chief, Middle East] to WSC asking for announcement of transfer of command to be made after he leaves Egypt.