Item LINDSELL 1/8 - Report by Lindsell, 'Short historical summary of the maintenance situation of the BEF in France', [Jun] 1940

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LINDSELL 1/8

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Report by Lindsell, 'Short historical summary of the maintenance situation of the BEF in France', [Jun] 1940

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  • 1940 [Jun] (Creation)

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6pp

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Report by Lindsell entitled 'Short historical summary of the Maintenance situation of the BEF in France', giving a description of the structure of 'Q' Staff General Headquarters; the general layout of the maintenance programme, including the construction of advance and medical bases, the various ports in operation, the marshalling yard and the regulating station; the administrative layout, including depots for ammunition, supplies, petrol, cold storage, ordnance, transportation and military transport; a summary of events from 10 May-1 Jun 1940. Includes a chart showing the staff of the 'Q' section of the BEF (British Expeditionary Force), and their responsibilities. 6pp.

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