Paris, Dec. 23. the Allied armies stand united to resist aggression.
In the year that lies ahead diffi culties and dangers will undoubtedly arise, as they have done in wars in ihe past, but they will be surmounted owing to the close understanding which today exists between the French nation and ourselves and the knowledge that your thoughts are with us at all times, whether the weather be fair or foul.'
Admiral Sir Charles Forbes, Home Fleet—Commander-in-Chief. ' say I*There is no easy road to victory, but confident in the assurance of your support I ask you to believe that we who go down to the sea in ships will not fail in our task during the year that lies ahead."
Air Chief Marshal Sir Cyril Newall, Chief of Air Staff, declares in his message: "Times are changed this year but not the spirit of Christmas. Wherever they may be, members of the Royal Air Force are united this Christmas in one aim, and are confident of victory"—Reuter.
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