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Tag Archives: War Office
8.8.40
The Italian attack on Egypt, or rather on British Somaliland, has begun. No real news yet, but the papers hint that Somaliland can’t be held with the troops we have there. The important point is Perim, loss of which would … Continue reading
Posted in Political, War-time
Tagged Belgians, Bolshevik, british somaliland, Churchill, Egypt, french, H G Wells, Italy, lecture, Lord Swinton, Perim, Red Sea, refugees, War Office, Zouaves
2 Comments
10.6.40
Have just heard, though it is not in the papers, that Italy has declared war…. The Allied troops are withdrawing from Norway, the reason given being that they can be used elsewhere and Narvik after its capture was rendered useless … Continue reading
Posted in Political, War-time
Tagged Allied troops, fascists, Germans, Italy, Madrid, Narvik, Norway, Paris, Spain, taxi-driver, War Office
9 Comments
29.5.40
One has to gather any major news nowadays by means of hints and allusions. The chief sensation last night was that the 9 o’c news was preceded by a cheer-up talk (quite good) by Duff-Cooper[1], to sugar the pill, and … Continue reading
Posted in Political, War-time
Tagged Action, aeroplanes, air-raids, Beaverbrook, bef, Censorship Department, Churchill, Daily Worker, Duff-Cooper, Eileen, german, Hitler, House, Norway, rifles, speed-boats, Torch Theatre, Tribune, War Office
5 Comments
24.8.39.
Foreign & General 1. Russo-German Pact signed. Terms given in Berlin (File War etc.)[1] suggest close pact & no “escape” clause. This evening’s radio news gives confirmation in Moscow in same terms. Official statement from Moscow that “enemies of both … Continue reading
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
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