The Archive · 1940

Move May Delay Hitler

pups Chancellor Adolf President Roosevelt's peace initia-Paris, Feb. 12.

Hitler's major spring offensive on the "Western Front, official French circles said last night. The Germans, it was believed, would not be likely to Jaunch à major offensive against the Allied lines at least until Mr. Sumner Welles has reached Berlin.

Both Paris and London officials appeared to be agreed yesterday that My. Welles trip to Europe would not be likely to shake the determination of both the Allies and Germany to Seek a final, smashing victory on the battlefield—United Press.

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