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North Africa, GAF: critical situation Nov 23; reconnaissance report Nov 23; report...
Catalogue reference: HW 1/253
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HW 1/253
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1941 Nov 24
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North Africa, GAF: critical situation Nov 23; reconnaissance report Nov 23; report for Nov 23; report critical fighter situation, Nov 23; to attack railhead Nov 24; 459/T10 not included - returned to PM under 8157; intentions Nov 23.
Russian Front: GAF 'booty' units to transfer to north west Europe, Nov 22.
Tokyo to consul Hong Kong on measures to be taken in China against foreign concessions in event of an emergency, Nov 18.
Japanese ambassador Washington reports effect on US of Vichy dismissal of Weygand, Nov 21.
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ambassador Washington on US extension of lease and lend to Turkey, Nov 21; Turkish ambassador Vichy reports German pressure on France over North Africa, Nov 21; Turkish ambassador Rome reports pressure for Turkish-Italian treaty, Nov 22.
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c/8148
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