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REPORT OF MAIN INTELLIGENCE DIRECTORATE OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION GENERAL STAFF

TO: CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF MARSHAL M. N. TUKHACHEVSKII

22 OCTOBER 1940 0532 HRS

AUTHENTICITY: VERY HIGH

Sir,

Naval war between China and Philippines has broken out. Naval engagement between Chinese and Philippine cruiser forces occured on 21 October. Our sources indicate Chinese tactical victory, but have not been able to determine losses. No hostile intent to RF ground, naval, or air forces is indicated.

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MESSAGE FROM CHIEF OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION GENERAL STAFF TO COMMANDER FAR EASTERN SPECIAL MILITARY DISTRICT

22 OCTOBER 1940 0645 HRS

Naval war has broken out between China and Philippines. No hostile intent to RF ground, naval, or air forces is indicated. Take no step to mobilize or increase readiness until directed.

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MESSAGE FROM CHIEF OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION GENERAL STAFF TO COMMANDERS PACIFIC AND NORTHERN FLEETS


22 OCTOBER 1940 0737 HRS

Naval war has broken out between China and Philippines. No hostile intent to RF ground, naval, or air forces is indicated. Direct First Cruiser Squadron to immediately depart Cam Ranh Bay for French naval base at Noumea, thence to Petropavlovsk, avoiding contact with forces of either belligerent. Fly RF naval ensigns from every available mast, and light ships fully at night.

Direct RF-flagged merchant shipping to depart South China Sea immediately, and to avoid war zone subsequently.

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MESSAGE FROM COMMANDER NORTHERN FLEET TO COMMANDER FIRST CRUISER SQUADRON

22 OCTOBER 1940 0749 HRS

Naval war has broken out between China and Philippines. No hostile intent to RF ground, naval, or air forces is indicated. Immediately depart Cam Ranh Bay for French naval base at Noumea, thence to Petropavlovsk, avoiding contact with forces of either belligerent. Fly RF naval ensigns from every available mast, and light ships fully at night.

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MESSAGE FROM COMMANDER PACIFIC FLEET TO ALL RF-FLAGGED MERCHANT SHIPPING

22 OCTOBER 1940 0752 HRS

Naval war has broken out between China and Philippines. No hostile intent to RF-flagged merchant shipping is indicated. RF-flagged merchant shipping to depart South China Sea immediately, and to avoid war zone subsequently.

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Originally posted by AdmKuznetsov
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REPORT OF MAIN INTELLIGENCE DIRECTORATE OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION GENERAL STAFF

TO: CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF MARSHAL M. N. TUKHACHEVSKII

17 OCTOBER 1940 0632 HRS

AUTHENTICITY: VERY HIGH

Sir,

Naval war between China and Philippines has broken out. Naval engagement between Chinese and Philippine cruiser forces occured on 21 October. Our sources indicate Chinese tactical victory, but have not been able to determine losses. No hostile intent to RF ground, naval, or air forces is indicated.

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Hum. Suggest that you date this after the 21st of October, as you wouldn't know on the 17th the outcome of naval battle on the 21st.

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