Key Information
Reference code
GRACEY 4/12
Title
Papers relating to operations in French Indo-China (Vietnam), Oct-Nov 1945, including British-Japanese co-operation
Date(s)
- 1945 Oct 22 - 1945 Nov 7 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
15pp
Scope and content
Typescript papers relating to operations in French Indo-China (Vietnam) prior to the arrival of French troops, including a summary of operations carried out by British and Japanese forces against Annamite forces, an account of the creation of 80 Indian Infantry Bde, and a letter from Gracey to Gen Sir William Joseph Slim, Commander, Allied Land Forces in South East Asia, concerning his doubts over the impending establishment of French command. 15pp.