Speaking of Lord Haldane's crea tion of an expeditionary force, Mr. Here-Belisha observed that assumptions of the past often tempted one to leave out of necoune later develop ments and modifications.
Emphasizing the increase in the: power of defence, which was the Principal development of recent years and an illustration of which he: referred to "the masterly and formidable defences of the Maginot Line, constructed with all the ingenuity and thoroughness of a great milliary nation," he stated that a mere description, such as had been given, fof the role of the British Army emphasised how the factors in the situation had altered since 1014.
He disclosed how, under the stress of the new: methods of warfare, fresh allocation of Great Britain's forces was called for, primarily affecting, on the one hand, their distribution and, on the other, their Femonsibilities at home, The extent to which British mi be required or expected to send, or have available, assistance for an ally and what form it should take must the related to these considerations.
It must be remembered that support on land was not the only sup-ore Britain could offer.
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