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US embassy advises its citizens to leave the UK

Friday 17th May 1940 12:00

US embassy advises the c. 4000 American citizens to return to the US via Eire as soon as possible.

Date: Friday 17th May 1940Saturday 16th June 2018
Sources: Operation Sea Lion (Invasion 1940)

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