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Government Code and Cypher School: Signals Intelligence Passed to the Prime Minister, Messages and Correspondence

11 Jan 1943

A file of signals intelligence reports, messages, and correspondence issued by the Government Code and Cypher School and sent by the head ('C') of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) to the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. This file includes the following reports on North Africa: a Panzer Army report for January 9, describing anticipation of an Allied attack; that air activities were impeded by a sand storm; and that strengthening of the southern wing was completed in the area of Bu Ngem; a Panzer Army report for January 10, noting no major engagements; and that strong Allied reinforcements are being brought up around Arco; and of the Panzer Army under Rommel's supply position, including deliveries made in December, and requirements for January, from January 9.
artillery italy transportation second world war defence military intelligence military supplies government code and cypher school german army erwin rommel military situation reports troop movements desert war patrols
Collection ID
HW1
Conflict
Second World War
Countries
Italy
Document Reference
HW1 /1307/2
Document Types
Intelligence Report
File Reference
HW1 /1307
Identifier
10.1080/swwf.hw1.1307.002
Keywords
Military Situation Reports Desert War German Army Troop Movements Defence Artillery Patrols Transportation Military Supplies
Languages
English
Organizations
Government Code and Cypher School
Pages
14
Persons Discussed
Erwin Rommel
Published in
United Kingdom
Themes
Military Intelligence

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