Foreign Relations of the United States, Conference at Quebec, 1944

J.C.S. Files

Memorandum by the British Chiefs of Staff¹

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C.C.S. 675

[Quebec,] 12 September 1944.

Priorities for Personnel Shipping Subsequent to Termination of Hostilities in Europe

1. It is clear that the global personnel movement problems which will arise immediately before and following on the termination of hostilities in Europe will be of considerable magnitude and complexity, and that decisions will be necessary as to the priorities to be afforded to the various movements involved.

2. In order that consideration may be given to this matter, it is recommended that the Combined Chiefs of Staff instruct the representatives of the United States Service Departments and the British Service Departments to undertake immediately, in conjunction with the appropriate shipping authorities, an examination of the scope of the movement problems involved and of the availability of shipping resources with which to meet the requirements.

1. For the discussion of the subject of this paper by the Combined Chiefs of Staff at their 172d Meeting, September 12, 1944, see ante, p. 301.