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Tag Archives: Anglo-Russian pact
24.7.39.
Foreign & General 1. The conversation with Wohltat was held by R.S. Hudson (Overseas Trade) who reported to the P.M. following day. Obviously the affair has been allowed to leak out intentionally. Italian press reported as suggesting that this (tie-up … Continue reading
Posted in Leading Up to War, Political
Tagged Anglo-Russian pact, Japanese, Mongolian border, Tianjin, Tientsin, Wohltat
2 Comments
23.7.39.
Foreign & General 1. It appears from today’s press that the offer referred to in this column yesterday has actually been talked of, but only unofficially. Cabinet disclaim knowledge but evidently know all about it. Presumption is that it has … Continue reading
Posted in Leading Up to War, Political
Tagged Aeroplane, Andalusia, Anglo-Russian pact, Beaverbrook, deal, Quiepo de Llano, reservists
1 Comment
20.7.39.
Foreign & General 1. Public Information Leaflet no.3 (evacuation) issued today. Never less than 4 searchlights visible at night from this village. [No reference] 2. News from Danzig seems to indicate that all there expect Danzig to fall into German … Continue reading
Posted in Leading Up to War, Political
Tagged Anglo-Russian pact, Danzig, Humanite, public information leaflet, searchlights, War Office
2 Comments
19.7.39.
Foreign & General 1. Gov.t advising all householders to lay in supply of non-perishable food. Leaflet on the subject to be issued shortly. Daily Telegraph [a] 2. D. Tel. Gives over 2 pages to scale picture of entire British battle … Continue reading
17.7.39.
Foreign & General 1. British send cruiser & thus prevent threatened anti-British demonstration at Tsingtao. Tokyo conversations evidently not getting anywhere. Daily Telegraph [a] 2. Anglo-Russian pact only just makes front page of D. Tel. Daily Telegraph [b] Social 1. … Continue reading
Posted in Leading Up to War, Political
Tagged Anglo-Russian pact, draft, I.L.P., Indian Congress party, McGovern, Tsingtao
2 Comments
16.7.39.
Foreign & General 1. 12,000 naval reservists to be called up July 31 for about 7 weeks. Sunday Times [a] 2. General impression that Anglo-Russian pact is going to fall through. Sunday Times [b]; Sunday Express [c] 3. Sunday Express … Continue reading
Posted in Leading Up to War, Political
Tagged Anglo-Russian pact, Beaverbrook, Chamberlain, Churchill, Eton-Harrow match, Liddell Hart, reservists
3 Comments
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