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THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT 322
TO BE KEPT UNDER LOCK AND KEY.
It is requested that special care may be taken to ensure the secrecy of this document.
SECRET.
C.0.S.(40)498.
28TH JUNE, 1940.
WAR CABINET.
CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE.
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Note by the Secretary.
The following note by the Prime Minister is circulated for consideration by the Chiefs of Staff at the meeting to be held on Saturday, 29th June, 1940 at which the Commander-in-Chief, Home Forces will be present.
Richmond Terrace, S.W.1.
ENCLOSURE.
(Signed) L.C. HOLLIS.
10, DOWNING STREET,
WHITEHALL, S.W.1..
Note by the Prime Minister to
the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
HOME DEFENCE.
See papers by Vice Chiefs of Staff and further papers by Chiefs of Staff Committee.
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It is prudent to block off likely sections of the beaches with a good defence and to make secure all creeks and harbours on the East Coast. The South Coast is less immediately dangerous. No serious invasion is possible without a harbour with its quays, etc. No-one can tell,
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