The Archive · 1939

Tommies in France

"Wonderful Team Work From G.H.Q. to Front"

Paris, Nov. 13.

"Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary of State for the Dominions, told Reuters' special correspondent with the British Expeditionary Force today that no visitor could fail to notice the excellent condition of the troops.

He added that the Empire statesmen who had been visiting the Force had received three deep impressions: Firstly, of the wonderful team work they had found throughout the B.E.F., from General Headquarters to the front line; secondly, the surprisingly large area in depíh and frontage of the British zone; thirdly, the excellent relations between the British forces ard French civilians.—Reuter. lands.

The radio station here announced last night that telephone communication between many points in the Netherlands bad been suspended on Saturday because of "military activity." The service was restored last night.—United Press.

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