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Topographical Intelligence. Note by Secy. (Revise ) Covering Note by Major-General Ismay (C.O.S.(40) 347 and Report by J.P.C. (J.P.(40)175) Sub-Mitting List of the Areas about Which They Consider that Topographical Information Should be Readily Available

1 Jan 1940

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT TO BE KEPT UNDER LOCK AND KEY. It is requested that special care may be taken to ensure the secrecy of this document. ANNEX A. S E C R E T. C.O.S.(40) 347. 12TH MAY, 1940. COPY NO. WAR CABINET. CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE. TOPOGRAPHICAL INTELLIGENCE. Note by Major-General Ismay. I think that it will be generally agreed that our experience in Scandinavia has shown that we are sadly lacking in topographical information about countries in which we may have to fight.
cape verde morocco iran libya bulgaria italy norway yugoslavia azores crete surveillance second world war balearic islands joint intelligence sub-committee chiefs of staff italian east africa intelligence requirements dutch east indies topographical intelligence hastings ismay joint intelligence sub-committee duties c edwards
Collection ID
CAB81
Conflict
Second World War
Countries
Azores Balearic Islands Bulgaria Cape Verde Crete Dutch East Indies Iran Italian East Africa Italy Libya Morocco Norway Yugoslavia
Document Reference
CAB 81/96/64
Document Types
Memorandum Report
File Reference
CAB 81/96
Identifier
10.1080/swwf.cab81.0096.064
Keywords
Joint Intelligence Sub-committee Duties Topographical Intelligence Intelligence Requirements
Languages
English
Organizations
Chiefs of Staff Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee
Pages
4
Persons Discussed
C Edwards Hastings Ismay
Published in
United Kingdom
Series
War Cabinet. Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee. Memoranda. January - May 1940. Papers Numbers JIC 1-70. Volume VI
Themes
Surveillance

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