6 August 1944 Part 2

6 August 1944 Lézardrieux required for Channel Islands supplies

0930: Sea Commander's consultation with operations officer, 266th Infantry Division: 1. Division requested to examine inquiry about further orders for island commandant (0630), informed about radio message to XXV Army Corps on same question, and requested to decide quickly. 2. Division knows nothing of Harbour Captain St Brieuc's whereabouts. Two Army companies in St Brieuc. Harbour captain should join Army if necessary and will be placed under division's orders. 3. In response to division's question whether Lézardrieux harbour is still required, answer that harbour is necessary for supplying Channel Islands and would be of considerable use to enemy.

T-1022 Roll 2439, T1022_R2439_English_Translation.docx. Archive and frame references follow.
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