London, Dec. 20.
The Soviet troops are increasing their pressure in Finland, for the Soviet General Staff wishes to make sure of a ory before further snowfalls add to the difficulties now encountered in their operations, "The Times" stated today in a comment on the war in Finland.
"The Russian operations may be likened to the action of an old-time army battering the main gate of a fortress while detachments seek opportunities elsewhere to carry it by an lade," the paper said. "All reports suggest that the Red Army is carrying on a war of attrition hoping eventually to overwhelm the Finns by si er weight of numbers, and at all costs. The Finns are handicapped by lack of snow, their best Ally at present.
"Glad as one is to appreciate and applaud the valiant efforts of defence, one must recognize that it is being subjected to ay enormous strain and that resources of the human frame and nerves are not unlimited," "the Times" concluded.—Havas.
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