The Archive · 1934

Contrast to French Army

The performances of British tanks also drew the admiration of General Yang Chieh.

Contrasting the British army with the French, the General said he saw greater freedom and less rigidity. the latter, possibly due to the fact that the French army were composed mainly of conscripts whereas the British army comprised profes-

He did not express an opinion in regard to the relative excellence of two systems.

'Referring to Germany, General Yang said that the German' army had fully recovered its pre-war vigour and efficiency. He commented on the tron discipline and the prevalence of the military spirit in that country.

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