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France: German secret service reports meeting of French Council of Ministers to consider...

Catalogue reference: HW 1/1105

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HW 1/1105

Date

1942 Nov 16

Description

France: German secret service reports meeting of French Council of Ministers to consider Laval proposal for recognition of state of war with Allies, Nov 16.

North Africa: delivery of fuel to Barce not practicable because of proximity of Allied forces, Nov 15; retreating Panzer Army attacked by Allied bombers, Allied forces not advancing in expected direction.

North Africa: GAF airfields lacking flak protection; Lederer Division occupied high ground to west and northwest of Bizerta, closing all approach roads and railway.

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The National Archives, Kew
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c/1398

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Railways
Europe and Russia
Conflict
Intelligence
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