C-in-Cs' directive

Scope and Content

C-in-Cs' directive: the demolition of Tobruk and Bardia - instructions issued in the event of a withdrawal. Addressed to Lt.-Gen. N.M. [Neil] Ritchie, Air Vice-Marshal A. Coningham and SNOIS [Senior Naval Officer of Inshore Squadron]. Signed by Admiral A.B. Cunningham, Auchinleck and Air Chief Marshal A.W. [Sir Arthur] Tedder. Typescript.