"A few machine gunners issued from the German tanks and silenced the British artillery by mowing down the gunners.
"Had there been any British fighters in the air my informant was convinced that this mechanical column could have been driven off. He also complained that there was not a single British fighter in the skies to protect them from the German bombers.
"Tt was not the fault of our gallant airmen, We know how they have to fight against great odds, but we have not enough planes to go round.
"What will the Germans do next?
Will they turn south and attempt to capture Paris and break up the armies of France? Or will they concentrate on the destruction of that hated island on which they cast the blame for this war? They do not really believe it. But that kind of accusation is the unvarying preliminary to every German attack on another country.
"The stream of abuse directed against Britain points to England as the next object of their special attention. At least prudence dictates the urgency of our acting on that assumption and taking every measure to repel the attack.
"What form will it take? Will the German Fuehrer make an attempt to invade England? Philip of Spain with his armada failed—so did Napoleon with his specially constructed barges. In each case they were foiled by the British Navy.
"The conditions today are more favourable for the invader. The long range guns can sweep the Channel and there are incalculable possibilities it German aerial superiority.
"Secret Weapons"
"One must not forget the "secret weapons" with which Hitler threaten-
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