Sept. 20, Although the expected German invasion of Great Britain did not materialize at the beginning of this week it is premature to arrive at the conclusion that Hitler has abandoned his long-cherished plan, There is the possibility that the extensive bombing along the Channel coast in the hands of the enemy, and points far inland where supplies and troops were being assembled may have had much to do with what after all may prove to be only a postponement and not an abandonment, for from now on and during the winter, fog and storm should play an While cely that occasional calm days important part in the defence of the islands.
might give the Germans a chance to throw an invading force on the British coasts, the variability of the weather prejudices" the possibility of maintaining regular communi: cations, and would thus assist the British Navy in maintaining adequate defence at sea. That, and the fact that despite. thei efforts the Germans have not succeeded in securing undisputed control of the air—without which the invasion would be a particularly risky venture,—may lead to the postponement until the spring.
This in itself is a severe blow to Hitler for he will then have been shown to have failed in his promise fo give peace to his people by Christmas, und will also have suffered a reverse which should greatly diminish the legend of invincibility which his propagandists have sought to create out of his sticcesses on the Continent. The American view that Hitler has got into trouble may eventually prove to be the correct one, for, despite the heavy attacks
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