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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.

SECRET.

C.O.S. (40)233.

(Also W.P.(40)46).

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3:;

COPY NO.

WAR CABINET.

CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE.

1940,

Weekly Resumé (No.23) of the Naval, Military and Air Situation (12 noon, 1st February,

to 12 noon, 8th February, 1940).

(Previous Paper No. C.O.S.(40)228),

REPORT.

The accompanying joint Naval, Military and Air Force

Resume of the situation from 12 noon on 1st February, 1940,

to 12 noon on 8th February, 1940 is circulated in accordance

with the recommendation contained in Paper No. W.P.(G)(39)3

and approved by the Cabinet on 7th September, 1939.

(W.M. (39)7th Conclusions, Minute 17).

(Signed) DUDLEY POUND.

abinet War Room,

10th February, 1940.

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EDMUND IRONSIDE.

R.E.C. PEIRSE

(for C.A.S.)

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