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North Africa: protest by Rommel over allocations of air transport quotas between...
Catalogue reference: HW 1/823
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HW 1/823
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1942 Aug 18
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North Africa: protest by Rommel over allocations of air transport quotas between GAF and Panzer Army, Aug 13; 164th Infantry Division being converted into Light (Motorised) Division Aug 15; recce of Qattara Depression forbidden to avoid arousing Allied suspicions, Aug 13.
Japanese minister, Sofia, reports German Admiral's remarks on war in Middle East and Russia, Aug 12.
Italian ambassador, Tokyo reports Japanese scepticism over India situation Aug 14.
Italian minister, Bangkok, reports reactions to Indian situation following arrest of Gandhi, Aug 12.
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c/431
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