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Japanese Instrument of Surrender, 1945
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CHANNEL ISLANDS: Operations"Nestegg and Rankin C": Planning papers and appreciation...
Catalogue reference: WO 106/2986
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CHANNEL ISLANDS: Operations"Nestegg and Rankin C": Planning papers and appreciation forwarded by Southern Command for retention by War Office. Appendix 'C' was found within WO 106/3016 in July 2022 and moved to this document in August 2022
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