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Japanese Instrument of Surrender, 1945
After six years of brutal global conflict, this document marked the end of the Second World War.
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North Africa (First Army): 5 Aug-11 Nov 1943. Sicily: 23 Mar-4 May 1944. Italy: 24...
Catalogue reference: WO 373/71
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This record is about the North Africa (First Army): 5 Aug-11 Nov 1943. Sicily: 23 Mar-4 May 1944. Italy: 24... dating from 1943-1944 in the series War Office and Ministry of Defence: Military Secretary's Department: Recommendations.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1943-1944
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North Africa (First Army): 5 Aug-11 Nov 1943. Sicily: 23 Mar-4 May 1944. Italy: 24 Aug 1944.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Open Document, Open Description
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War Office and Ministry of Defence: Military Secretary's Department: Recommendations...
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