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Security of Cyphers of Allied Governments in Exile

10 Sep 1943

British. There is evidence that a great deal of insecurity still exists, particularly in Syria and North Africa. (c) Middle East recently reported the appearance of a new and unknown F.F. military cypher, used between Beyrouth and Algiers and F.F. stations in Lybia. An initial study of messages indicated that the security was very low. The matter was taken up with A.F.H.Q. Algiers who reported that no information on the matter could be obtained as the French authorities were very secretive, both the Chief U.S.
security syria united states of america united nations communications international relations military missions netherlands second world war french armed forces signals intelligence ministry of defence joint intelligence sub-committee chiefs of staff british domestic security stewart menzies intelligence channels free french code-breaking governments in exile greek armed forces cyphers polish armed forces french government belgian armed forces dutch armed forces
Collection ID
CAB176
Conflict
Second World War
Countries
Netherlands Syria United States of America
Document Reference
CAB 176/2/34
Document Types
Memorandum Report
File Reference
CAB 176/2
Identifier
10.1080/swwf.cab176.0002.034
Keywords
Security Cyphers Governments In Exile French Government Free French Intelligence Channels Communications Greek Armed Forces French Armed Forces Dutch Armed Forces Belgian Armed Forces Military Missions Polish Armed Forces
Languages
English
Organizations
Chiefs of Staff United Nations Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee Ministry of Defence
Pages
5
Persons Discussed
Stewart Menzies
Published in
United Kingdom
Series
War Cabinet, Ministry of Defence and Cabinet Office: Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee, later Committee: Secretariat: Minutes (JIC(SEC)). Secretariat Minutes (1943) 1367-2084
Themes
International Relations British Domestic Security Signals Intelligence Code-breaking

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