The Chiefs of Staff Committee considered the telegram No. D. 3/2 dated 18 January sent by general Wavell (1) in which he asked for landing craft suitable for combined operations in the Far East. The Prime Minister asked in the meantime to get a report later the same day. The Committee instructed the Joint Planning Staff to consult the adviser on Combined Operations to advice as soon as possible what to do with the telegram.
Note
1. Field marshal Archibald Percival Wavell (5 May 1883 Colchester, England-24 May 1950 Westminster, London, England). Appointed to Commander-in-Chief of ABDACOM (=American-British-Dutch-Australian Command) on 1 January 1942. The command was formed on 15 January.
Source
The National Archives. CAB 79-17-20. War Cabinet. Chiefs of Staff Committee. Minutes of meeting held on Monday 19 January 1942 10:30 a.m.
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