… through the Mediterranean. We have had to face the threat of invasion here and the full strength of Germany's air bombing attack on our cities, factories and harbours. Nevertheless we have steadfastly reinforced the Middle East, and … through the Mediterranean. We have had to face the threat of invasion here and the full strength of Germany's air bombing attack on our cities, factories and harbours. Nevertheless we have steadfastly reinforced the Middle East, and …
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… continue to give China support short of declaring war against Japan, such support including provision of volunteer air forces, of aircraft equipment and supplies. (2) Japanese attack on Thailand. Admittedly this is a difficult question. … continue to give China support short of declaring war against Japan, such support including provision of volunteer air forces, of aircraft equipment and supplies. (2) Japanese attack on Thailand. Admittedly this is a difficult question. …
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… separate peace. (4) We think there is very urgent need for specific understandings Russia regarding military, naval and air co-operation. We are not concerned to block Stalin's wish ultimately to gain territory at expense Germany and Japan, so … separate peace. (4) We think there is very urgent need for specific understandings Russia regarding military, naval and air co-operation. We are not concerned to block Stalin's wish ultimately to gain territory at expense Germany and Japan, so …
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… feels that sufficient weight has not been given to the fact that whatever we do it is unlikely we can prevent German air superiority in regions favourably situated for the enemy in view of the relative distances. This aspect is dealt with … feels that sufficient weight has not been given to the fact that whatever we do it is unlikely we can prevent German air superiority in regions favourably situated for the enemy in view of the relative distances. This aspect is dealt with …
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… in Malaya available for attacking the Burma Road, the Straits of Malacca would be open to the Japanese fleet, which with air protection from the Malayan coast could then get into the Indian Ocean and practically cut off Rangoon, interfere very … in Malaya available for attacking the Burma Road, the Straits of Malacca would be open to the Japanese fleet, which with air protection from the Malayan coast could then get into the Indian Ocean and practically cut off Rangoon, interfere very …
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… 3 On file AA: A981, NEE 51. 4 Lord Gowrie. 5 Lord Wakehurst. 6 Admiral Sir Ragnar Colvin (but see Document 355, note 2), Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Burnett and Lt Gen V. A. H. Sturdee. 7 U.K. Commander-in-Chief in the Far East. 8 Jonkheer E. … 3 On file AA: A981, NEE 51. 4 Lord Gowrie. 5 Lord Wakehurst. 6 Admiral Sir Ragnar Colvin (but see Document 355, note 2), Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Burnett and Lt Gen V. A. H. Sturdee. 7 U.K. Commander-in-Chief in the Far East. 8 Jonkheer E. …
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… between Germany and Russia resulting from Scandinavian position regarded as development that can be met, e.g., intensive air action against Baku resulting in serious dislocation of oil supplies. PART 4. Ironside strongly emphasized last … between Germany and Russia resulting from Scandinavian position regarded as development that can be met, e.g., intensive air action against Baku resulting in serious dislocation of oil supplies. PART 4. Ironside strongly emphasized last …
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… Bruce [1] on arrival. As a matter of interest to the Foreign Office I would suggest that a copy of Melbourne's letter be air mailed to the Australian External Affairs officer in London with instructions to make it available informally to the … Bruce [1] on arrival. As a matter of interest to the Foreign Office I would suggest that a copy of Melbourne's letter be air mailed to the Australian External Affairs officer in London with instructions to make it available informally to the …
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… Letter (air mail) BATAVIA, 31 August 1937 I have the honour to invite your reference to previous correspondence regarding Portuguese … employed by the Asia Investment Company. [AA : A981, TIMOR (PORTUGUESE) 22, ii] Last Updated: 11 September 2013 … Letter (air mail) BATAVIA, 31 August 1937 I have the honour to invite your reference to previous correspondence regarding Portuguese …
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… and that a Political Warfare Committee, for the time being representative of the Departments of Defence, Navy, Army, Air, External Affairs and Information, should be constituted to assist the Minister. 4. This agendum has been considered and … and that a Political Warfare Committee, for the time being representative of the Departments of Defence, Navy, Army, Air, External Affairs and Information, should be constituted to assist the Minister. 4. This agendum has been considered and …
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