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Registry F 10262/3361/10
Number
FROM War Office (communicated
No.
Secret.
CHINA
Defence of Hong Kong.
F10262 159
19 SEP 080
Communicates copy of telegram from General Officer Commanding(No.5524 of 14th September) Hong Kong report- ing that state of defence of the island is now such as to be definite deterrent to attack by Japanese and there are reasonably good prospects of the island holding out for a limited period. Suggests that advantage be taken of discussions on withdrawal of troops to improve sit- Received 19th Sept., uation at Hong Kong and to release regular troops for in Registry
service elsewhere. If reliable undertaking could be obtained from Japan not to attack Hong Kong, regular troops might be replaced by less well trained.
Daled
1939.
F: China.
Last Paper.
F9636
References.
F9941 87/10.
(Print.)
(How disposed of.)
(Action completed.)
22/9/34.
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A
(Minutes.)
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