740.0011 European War 1939/14545: Telegram
The Chargé at Tangier (Childs) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 30—11:20 a.m.]
300. While I was in Rabat announcement was made of the appointment of General Juin as commander of French military forces in Morocco. He will take office September 13.
[Page 425]It was announced on the 27th by the British Broadcasting Company that Noguès was being relieved of his military functions and was being replaced in them by Juin. This is quite incorrect as Noguès was relieved of such functions some time ago and these have been exercised by General Vergez. When Juin was sent to Morocco a few weeks ago it was with a view to his replacement of the former who was on the verge of retirement.
Monick described Juin as very able and very prudent and all the other estimates obtained of him were favorable.
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