Planes have so far proven the most effective striking weapon of the German Army. Here again, however they become ineffective. Even peacetime the mountains constitute a serious danger to aviation. For at least 250 days of the year mist, clouds attempt trans-Alpine Tights. "Night bombing of Swiss troops and supply columns is practic: cable only if the Bier is seriously bent suicide. Even in fine weather the Scallered detachments of the defen ders. make unsatisfactory - targets. Furthermore, the Swiss are supplied with probably the finest antalerat guns in the world, especially eminent Because enemy planes must "Ay certain lines" through the lateral anges.
Finally, the Swiss i one of the finest rifle shots in the world, "ife Is {rained (6 shoot from childhood, and invariably has his own army rifle at here. Government regulations compel practice, and every peealiarity of his Weapon is familiar (o him=-Tavas.
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