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Topographical and geographical handbooks: reports
Catalogue reference: ADM 223/90
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This record is about the Topographical and geographical handbooks: reports dating from 1940-1946 in the series Admiralty: Naval Intelligence Division and Operational Intelligence Centre: Intelligence.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- ADM 223/90
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1940-1946
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Description (What the record is about)
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Topographical and geographical handbooks: reports
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- NID Vol
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C4122980/
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ADM 223
Admiralty: Naval Intelligence Division and Operational Intelligence Centre: Intelligence...
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