Second World War (1939-1945)
Found in 2737 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 29 Apr 1945
Telegram from WSC to Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] marked "Personal and Top Secret" congratulating him on the success of his operations in Italy despite reductions in the strength of his forces.
(Untitled), 30 Apr 1945
(Untitled), 30 Apr 1945
Telegram from WSC to Marshal Stalin marked "Personal and Top Secret" repeating a message he has received from Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] on the surrender of German forces in Italy and part of Austria, with hostilities due to cease on 2 May; and notifying him that Alexander will make the first announcement of the surrender.
(Untitled), 01 May 1945
(Untitled), 01 May 1945
(Untitled), 01 May 1945
(Untitled), 01 May 1945
Telegram from General Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] to WSC marked "Top Secret and Personal" reporting that has not received any confirmation from General Heinrich von Vietinghoff Gennant Scheel [Commander in Chief of the German Army in Italy] of the agreement [to surrender German forces in Italy]; and that he will decide on 2 May whether or not to make the announcement of the surrender. Carbon copy.
(Untitled), 01 May 1945
Telegram from General Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] to WSC marked "Top Secret and Personal" giving the text of his announcement [of the surrender of German forces in Italy and Western and Southern Austria]: detailing the terms of surrender and those present. Carbon copy.
(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), 26 Oct 1944
(Untitled), 26 Oct 1944
Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" stating that 10 November is acceptable as the date of their simultaneous announcement appointing Harold MacMillan [later Lord Stockton, British High Commissioner for Italy] as Acting President of the Allied Control Commission in Italy.
(Untitled), 27 Oct 1944
Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" agreeing to suggested announcement of changes in the United States command in the Far East with slight amendment and asking if there is any objection to submitting Lieutenant General Joseph Stilwell's [ex-Commander of the United States Army Forces in China, Burma (later Myanmar) and India] name to the King for a Knight Commander of the Bath.
(Untitled), 27 Oct 1944
Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt marked "Personal and Top Secret" asking him if there is any objection to him publishing the immediately following telegram congratulating Roosevelt on victory over the Japanese at the Battle for Leyte Gulf [Philippines].
(Untitled), 27 Oct 1944
Telegram from WSC to Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary] in Athens [Greece] stating that Sir David Waley [Principal Assistant Secretary, HM Treasury] is on his way to Athens to advise on economic matters; that lorries and supplies are being arranged and the question of supplying Dakotas still being investigated. Copy.