CO129-508-13 Employment of British and Indian troops stationed at Hong Kong 31-12-1927 - 20-8-1928 — Page 30

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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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