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Reference code
STERN 2/18/23
Title
Letter from Major General Sir Ernest Swinton to Herbert Morrison, 19 Jun 1940, about the lack of expert knowledge among members of the Tank Board
Date(s)
- 1940 Jun 19 (Creation)
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Item
Extent
1p
Scope and content
Letter from Maj Gen Sir Ernest Dunlop Swinton, Special Vehicle Development Committee, Ministry of Supply to the Rt Hon Herbert Stanley Morrison, Minister of Supply, pointing out the apparent absence of previous knowledge of tanks amongst the members of the recently appointed Tank Board and the failure of the Tank Board to consult the Special Vehicle Development Committee, Ministry of Supply and recommending that future appointments of individuals and bodies be made in consultation with the Special Vehicle Development Committee, Ministry of Supply. 1p
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Originals of photocopied personal correspondence (Section 1/17) are at Centre for Kentish Studies, Maidstone.