17 Jul 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
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Mon, 17 Jul 1944
Wind to SW. Better weather.
Shovel for Steve. With him aft. & pm.
Gandhi proves himself the opposite to what the Japs would have him according to their propaganda, ie British Quit India. He proposes to form a National Gov’t with the Viceroy & C in C i/c supported by a Cabinet chosen from Moslim & Hindu elements.
Vilna & Pinsk captured 12th. Gains made in Normandy & Italy.
No.10 Block bakers busy making buns & cakes. A Jap high official is to inspect the Camp tomorrow, after which the party have tea on their lawn at H.Qs. Probably he’ll be hoodwinked into believing we are having a good time or bribed to say so.
