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(a) An extra 2 battalions in Hong Kong would be of the greatest assistance as a neuclus to defend the Colony in case of attack by an overseas enemy based on the Pacific.
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As regards the future Command, with which I am in total agreement, I would further suggest that the General Officer Commanding, South Chine Command should be tactically responsible for the interchange of battalions -stationed at Shanghai and Wei Hai-Wei, but that the battalion at Wei-Hai-Wei should be under the Colonel-Commandant, North China Command for administrative purposes under normal peace conditions.
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I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(sa) C. C. Luard.
Major-General.
Commanding South China Command.
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