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… received my personal attention. You may be assured that I will continue, at all times, to keep your desires, and the strategic requirements of the Southwest Pacific theatre, in mind when planning the deployment of our striking air force. H. … received my personal attention. You may be assured that I will continue, at all times, to keep your desires, and the strategic requirements of the Southwest Pacific theatre, in mind when planning the deployment of our striking air force. H. …
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… United Kingdom delegation have submitted an appreciation elaborating the views of the Chiefs of Staff on the strategic importance of the Far East position in relation to the main object, defeat of Germany and Italy. Needless to say … United Kingdom delegation have submitted an appreciation elaborating the views of the Chiefs of Staff on the strategic importance of the Far East position in relation to the main object, defeat of Germany and Italy. Needless to say …
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… developments in Timor. 4. I have, as you are aware, lately advocated that the Government of Australia should, largely for strategic reasons, develop a closer contact with Portuguese Timor. An air connection such as Major da Fontoura desires would … developments in Timor. 4. I have, as you are aware, lately advocated that the Government of Australia should, largely for strategic reasons, develop a closer contact with Portuguese Timor. An air connection such as Major da Fontoura desires would …
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… to give Japan chance to retreat without inflicting unnecessary humiliation. Our action is not appeasement but merely strategic expedient at crucial period in war. In circumstances we favour Hull making a counter proposal rather than his … to give Japan chance to retreat without inflicting unnecessary humiliation. Our action is not appeasement but merely strategic expedient at crucial period in war. In circumstances we favour Hull making a counter proposal rather than his …
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… 3,000. They would prefer that all these forces should be concentrated in Australia but are mindful of the fact that the strategic position of Burma may necessitate some reinforcement there until other troops are available from elsewhere: (III) … 3,000. They would prefer that all these forces should be concentrated in Australia but are mindful of the fact that the strategic position of Burma may necessitate some reinforcement there until other troops are available from elsewhere: (III) …
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… objection is not to Russia, but to embarrassment which might result from open debate with friendly European power. Our strategic position not appreciated. Long legal arguments are also advanced. 2. Proposal is United States - United Kingdom … objection is not to Russia, but to embarrassment which might result from open debate with friendly European power. Our strategic position not appreciated. Long legal arguments are also advanced. 2. Proposal is United States - United Kingdom …
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… we desire to act in a way which will not prove embarrassing to the United Kingdom Government: especially having in view strategic interests. 3. It is only right to point out that, in the matter of Palestinian Government, the United Kingdom … we desire to act in a way which will not prove embarrassing to the United Kingdom Government: especially having in view strategic interests. 3. It is only right to point out that, in the matter of Palestinian Government, the United Kingdom …
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