WO 203/5123: Operation Zipper. Clandestine requirements
01/01/1945 - 31/12/1945
Correspondence pertaining to clandestine activities as required by the Joint Force Commanders for Operation Zipper. Pre-D day clandestine activities cover: provision of intelligence; forward planning for provision of guides; sabotage and guerrilla activities; and counter scorch. Activities outside Malaya include: attack and destruction of Runa Prius tunnel; attacking and destroying ships at anchor in the Archipelagos and penetrating as far as the Singapore Roads. After re-occupation 'P' Division in conjunction with CAS (M) will require Clandestine Services to use guerrillas: as guards and patrols; to form a nucleus Police Force; and to provide disciplined personnel for the distribution of food and other essential commodities.
WO 203/5123
NAB 2946
English
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