"The true French and British intention was an_atlack on, Germapy in the west. Germany recognized and respected Belgian and Dutch neutrality on condition that these countries were strictly neutral tease of conflict, Belgium and Hol~ Tand did not full their conditions Though. they tried to keep up ar appearance of neutrality, in fact the (we. countries favoured com. pletely German's opponents, Dutch and Belgian military, mea sures made it still clearer that such tendencies were prevailing, the memorandum goes on, "Thus, for Instance, It became "obvious that Belgium was fortifying her border with Germany, while nothing was done to protect the country against invasion from France, "Ever since the beginning of the war British planes had been flying over Germany, coming from Hol-Tand, The fact that the Dutch Gov= ernment took no measures against these flights is proof that they were being carried out with the full Knowledge and approval of the Dutch Government, "A sult greater proof of the.non~ neutrality of Holland and Belgium {s the fact that the mobilization"of Dutch and Belgian troops was directed against Germany, "Priends" Not Enemies 'A Sustifeation Atlempt attempt to justify the German invasion of Holland and Belgium ts contained in a memorandum handed Uy" the German Government to the Butch and the Belgian Governments today.
"Among other shings, the document lys that Germany had proof that the Albies were planning to attack Ger~ many through Belgium and Holland. It also alleges that both Belgium and
neutrality.
Moltand nad not been observing stret "Since the outbreak of the war the memorandum declares, "Belgian and Dutch newspapers have even surpassed British and French papers their anti-German attitude. Tu spite of "German demarches this altitude has remained unchanged to this, day.
"The German memorandum says: "the Reich Government has for a Jong time been clear about the main aim of the British and French war policy. Ttit an extension of the war {o other countries and the use of their people as auxiliary and hired troops England and France.
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