Communism
Found in 293 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 17 Dec 1944
(Untitled), 17 Dec 1944
(Untitled), 17 Dec 1944
Telegram from WSC to Harold MacMillan [later Lord Stockton, Acting President of the Allied Commission in Italy] in Athens [Greece] marked "Personal and Private" sympathising with the complex situation he faces in Greece and reassuring him that the Government is in no danger over the crisis.
(Untitled), [17] Dec 1944
(Untitled), 18 Dec 1944
Telegram from WSC to Mackenzie King [Prime Minister of Canada] marked "Top Secret and Personal" sending him the text of a telegram from WSC to Roosevelt outlining the potential for Communist revolt in Greece [see CHAR 20/170/29] and Roosevelt's response agreeing to British preparations for preserving order.
(Untitled), 15 Nov 1944
(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), 19 Dec 1944
Telegram from WSC to Admiral Sir John Cunningham [Commander in Chief Mediterranean and Allied Naval Commander Mediterranean] marked "Personal and Top Secret" asking how ELAS [Communist-led National Popular Liberation Army] reinforcements were able to arrive in Salonica [Greece] by sea.
(Untitled), 20 Dec 1944
Telegram from Commander in Chief Mediterranean [Admiral Sir John Cunningham] to WSC marked "Personal" stating that he will soon report on how ELAS [Communist-led National Popular Liberation Army] reinforcements were able to arrive in Salonica [Greece] by sea.
(Untitled), 21 Dec 1944
(Untitled), 22 Dec 1944
Telegram from WSC to Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander [later Lord Alexander of Tunis, Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre] marked "Personal, Private and Top Secret" stating that there is no question of British forces embarking on military operations away from the Athens-Piraeus area [Greece]; that he has doubts over the suitability of Archbishop Damaskinos [Archbishop of Athens] as Regent; and that they need to be able to negotiate from a position of strength.
(Untitled), 22 Dec 1944
(Untitled), 22 Dec 1944
Telegram from WSC to the Prime Ministers of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa marked "Top Secret and Personal" giving details of and justifying the British Government position on events in Greece: explaining doubts that have arisen over the appointment of Archbishop Damaskinos [Archbishop of Athens, Greece] as Regent of Greece; and detailing the immediate tasks ahead.
(Untitled), 28 Dec 1944
Telegram from WSC to President Roosevelt stating that he has been impressed by Archbishop Damaskinos [Archbishop of Athens, Greece]; that he is returning to England to urge King George II of Greece to appoint Damaskinos as Regent; requesting that Roosevelt sends a telegram to King George supporting WSC's representations and to Damaskinos if and when he is appointed Regent; and emphasising the continued need to restore order in the Athens area.
(Untitled), 30 Dec 1944
Telegram from Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to WSC and Anthony Eden [later Lord Avon, Foreign Secretary] congratulating them on their mission to Athens [Greece] and recommending that information supporting British actions in Greece and criticising the behaviour of the Communist rebels is publicised.
(Untitled), 23 Mar 1945
Letter from WSC to Sir Walter Citrine [later Lord Citrine, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress and President of the International Federation of Trade Unions] informing him of the decision taken by the War Cabinet not to modify their previous decision regarding the proposal that a representative of the Daily Worker should be accredited as a war correspondent [carbon].
(Untitled), 26 Dec 1944
Telegram from WSC [Athens, Greece] to Deputy Prime Minister [Clement Attlee] and Chiefs of Staff reporting on the military situation in Athens; on the decision to summon a Conference for all the political leaders including ELAS [Communist-led National Popular Liberation Army]; on his meeting with Archbishop Damaskinos [Archbishop of Athens] who agreed to chair the Conference; but expressing doubt that it will lead to a United Government being formed.
(Untitled), 26 Dec 1944
Extracts from telegram from WSC [Athens, Greece] to CSC describing the events of the day: his visit to the British Embassy; a plot to blow up the Hotel Grande Bretagne [Athens]; and the Conference at the Greek Foreign Office between the rival political leaders. Crossed through at top: "Circulated at Mrs Churchill's request".
(Untitled), 31 May 1942 - 08 Jun 1942
Text of speech by David Robertson to Communist Party mass meetings in Edinburgh and Glasgow [Scotland], on establishing a Second Front in Europe and improving production for the Front by copying the Soviet Emulation Movement, with note of Party resolutions; includes second copy and covering letters from Robertson to Oliver Lyttelton [Minister of Production, later 1st Lord Chandos], WSC and Brigadier George Harvie-Watt [Parliamentary Private Secretary to WSC].
(Untitled), 04 Feb 1945
(Untitled), 04 Feb 1945
(Untitled), 04 Feb 1945
(Untitled), 04 Feb 1945
(Untitled), 04 Feb 1945
Telegram from Harold MacMillan [Minister Resident at Allied Force HQ, Mediterranean Command] (Athens [Greece]) to WSC recommending that the British Chiefs of Staff are given "satisfactory and explicit" instructions about the military terms on which they would be prepared to transfer operations on mainland Greece to the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. Annotated to indicate the message was repeated to WSC [Yalta, Soviet Union] as "Fleece 150". Photocopy.
(Untitled), 05 Feb 1945
Telegram from WSC and Foreign Secretary [Anthony Eden, later Lord Avon] in Yalta [Soviet Union] to Harold MacMillan [Minister Resident at Allied Force HQ, Mediterranean Command] and Reginald Leeper [British Ambassador to Greece] marked "Jason 137" stating that they agree with the attitude they and the Regent [of Greece, Archbishop Damaskinos] are taking [in negotiations with the Communist rebels]. Marked: "From: Argonaut". Photocopy.