Three articles: Giraud made C-in-C by Darlan, Full powers for Laval, 23 Japanese ships sunk
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Three articles: Giraud made C-in-C by Darlan, Full powers for Laval, 23 Japanese ships sunk
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Article 1. Headlines: Giraud made C-in-C by Darlan, a great soldier, Pétain's message, Girauds call. Account of General Giraud's appointment by Admiral Darlan and condemnation of this by Marshal Pétain. Article 2. Headlines: full powers for Laval, acts sighed by Pétain, arranging for the succession in case of Pétain's incapacity. Article 3. Headline: 23 Japanese ships sunk, battleship, 5 cruisers and 5 destroyers, big U.S. victory in the Solomons. American losses were two light cruisers.
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1942-11-16
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Three newspaper cuttings mounted on a scrapbook page
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SValentineJRM1251404v10029
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THE TIMES MONDAY NOVEMBER 16 1942
GIRAUD MADE C.-IN C. BY DARLAN
“A GREAT SOLIDER”
General Giraud has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the French Forces in North Africa by Admiral Darlan. The appointment was announced last night in a proclamation by Darlan read over the allied-controlled Radio-Morocco, the text of which was as follows:-
Since the occupation of the free zone, against which we have protested as solemnly as circumstances permitted, Marshall Pétain is unable to let the French people know his real thoughts. In addition, all means of communication are under German control.
On November 9 the Marshall sent me a telegram stating that he was satisfied with my presence in Africa. He reiterated the assurance of his full confidence. On November 11, by reason of the fact that I was deprived of my freedom, he appointed General Noguès as my deputy. On November 13 General Noguès, seeing that I was in full possession of my liberty of action, returned to me, with the full approval of the Marshal, the powers which he had been given.
Under these conditions I declare:-
All legionaries, civil servants of all ranks, officers, n.c.o.s, and other ranks of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in Africa who had given an oath of allegiance to the Marshal must consider themselves faithful to the Marshall in carrying out he orders which I am giving.
I assume all responsibility for this decision, which has only one aim – namely, to safeguard the interests of the empire and national unity. I have appointed as military chief a great solider, General Giraud, who has always served France with honour.
DAELAN, Admiral of the Fleet.
Algiers, Nov. 15, 1942.
“PÉTAIN’S MESSAGE”
The following is the text of an announcement made in Vichy last night:-
Marshal Pétain, commander-in-chief of the French military forces has sent the following message to the army in Africa:-
General Giraud, who has betrayed his oath as on officer and has forfeited his honour, to-day makes claim to have been invested with the command of the army in Africa. The title he gives himself is held by him from a foreign Power. I forbid General Giraud to act in my name and use my authority. Officers, n.c.o.s, and soldiers, do not make yourselves accomplices of his treason. Refuse to obey him. I am and I remain your only chief.
GIRAUD’S CALL
Later last night Morocco broadcast the following statement by General Giraud:-
Officers, n.c.o.s. and men of the African Army: I have been designated by Admiral of the Fleet Darlan to be High Commissioner of France in Africa. I take command of the African land and air forces. I know you, and you know me. We have only one enemy – the one that occupies our country and keeps a million of our comrades prisoner. We will chase him first out of Africa, then out of France.
The task will be hard. Our adversary is brave and well equipped. But you have shown that you are capable of fighting magnificently for your honour. Those who, to their sorrow, fought against you until recently pay homage to your courage. I bow with sorrowful emotion before the brave ones who heroically sacrificed themselves for their ideals. All united in love of France and of the Marshal have only one passion – victory.
THE TIMES THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19 1942
FULL POWERS FOR LAVAL
ACTS SIGNED BY PÉTAIN
ARRANGING THE SUCCESSION
Marshal Pétain has signed constitutional acts giving Laval power to make laws and issue decrees on his signature alone, and that in the case of his (Pétain’s) incapacity, the Cabinet shall decide by a majority who shall be the Chief of State.
THE TIMES TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17 1942
23 JAPANESE SHIPS SUNK
BATTLESHIP, 5 CRUISERS, AND 5 DESTROYERS
BIG U.S. VICTORY IN THE SOLOMONS
It was announced by the United States Navy Department last night that in the major naval battle that has been raging in the Solomons area during the past few days the Japanese suffered the following losses:-
One Battleship sunk – Eight Transports sunk – Three Heavy Cruisers sunk – One Battleship damaged – Two Light Cruisers sunk – Six Destroyers damaged – Five Destroyed sunk – Four Cargo Transports destroyed
The American losses in the engagement were two light cruisers and six destroyers.
GIRAUD MADE C.-IN C. BY DARLAN
“A GREAT SOLIDER”
General Giraud has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the French Forces in North Africa by Admiral Darlan. The appointment was announced last night in a proclamation by Darlan read over the allied-controlled Radio-Morocco, the text of which was as follows:-
Since the occupation of the free zone, against which we have protested as solemnly as circumstances permitted, Marshall Pétain is unable to let the French people know his real thoughts. In addition, all means of communication are under German control.
On November 9 the Marshall sent me a telegram stating that he was satisfied with my presence in Africa. He reiterated the assurance of his full confidence. On November 11, by reason of the fact that I was deprived of my freedom, he appointed General Noguès as my deputy. On November 13 General Noguès, seeing that I was in full possession of my liberty of action, returned to me, with the full approval of the Marshal, the powers which he had been given.
Under these conditions I declare:-
All legionaries, civil servants of all ranks, officers, n.c.o.s, and other ranks of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in Africa who had given an oath of allegiance to the Marshal must consider themselves faithful to the Marshall in carrying out he orders which I am giving.
I assume all responsibility for this decision, which has only one aim – namely, to safeguard the interests of the empire and national unity. I have appointed as military chief a great solider, General Giraud, who has always served France with honour.
DAELAN, Admiral of the Fleet.
Algiers, Nov. 15, 1942.
“PÉTAIN’S MESSAGE”
The following is the text of an announcement made in Vichy last night:-
Marshal Pétain, commander-in-chief of the French military forces has sent the following message to the army in Africa:-
General Giraud, who has betrayed his oath as on officer and has forfeited his honour, to-day makes claim to have been invested with the command of the army in Africa. The title he gives himself is held by him from a foreign Power. I forbid General Giraud to act in my name and use my authority. Officers, n.c.o.s, and soldiers, do not make yourselves accomplices of his treason. Refuse to obey him. I am and I remain your only chief.
GIRAUD’S CALL
Later last night Morocco broadcast the following statement by General Giraud:-
Officers, n.c.o.s. and men of the African Army: I have been designated by Admiral of the Fleet Darlan to be High Commissioner of France in Africa. I take command of the African land and air forces. I know you, and you know me. We have only one enemy – the one that occupies our country and keeps a million of our comrades prisoner. We will chase him first out of Africa, then out of France.
The task will be hard. Our adversary is brave and well equipped. But you have shown that you are capable of fighting magnificently for your honour. Those who, to their sorrow, fought against you until recently pay homage to your courage. I bow with sorrowful emotion before the brave ones who heroically sacrificed themselves for their ideals. All united in love of France and of the Marshal have only one passion – victory.
THE TIMES THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19 1942
FULL POWERS FOR LAVAL
ACTS SIGNED BY PÉTAIN
ARRANGING THE SUCCESSION
Marshal Pétain has signed constitutional acts giving Laval power to make laws and issue decrees on his signature alone, and that in the case of his (Pétain’s) incapacity, the Cabinet shall decide by a majority who shall be the Chief of State.
THE TIMES TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17 1942
23 JAPANESE SHIPS SUNK
BATTLESHIP, 5 CRUISERS, AND 5 DESTROYERS
BIG U.S. VICTORY IN THE SOLOMONS
It was announced by the United States Navy Department last night that in the major naval battle that has been raging in the Solomons area during the past few days the Japanese suffered the following losses:-
One Battleship sunk – Eight Transports sunk – Three Heavy Cruisers sunk – One Battleship damaged – Two Light Cruisers sunk – Six Destroyers damaged – Five Destroyed sunk – Four Cargo Transports destroyed
The American losses in the engagement were two light cruisers and six destroyers.
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