"I have paid homage to our fighting forces and addressed them directly on many occasions." M. Daladier continued. "Today I speak for the France that lies behind the Tines."
The Premier then emphasized the need to maintain in France a great number of men who could become soldiers if the need arises for "total war will not be delayed much longer" and will call for large supplies of arms, munitions and food.
A great effort already has been made to send large numbers of men to the front in full fighting trim.
"Everybody must be at his post, where he will be most useful. All Frenchmen must be ready to live like soldiers, At the same time, soldiers in the lines demand that the civilians in the rear should have the same determination, hardiness and resolute view of the situation that they have.
"Those in the rear must also fight because, in the face of the Army's resolve," the Premier concluded, "the Germans count on possible weaknesses and uncertainties behind the lines to bring us down."—Havas, IS
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