The Archive · 1941

Japanese Urges Nazi

To Hasten Invasion Tokyo, Feb. 19.

Declaring that such a step is neces sary to bring "the present war to a successful finale," an invasion of] Britain by Germany as soon as possible is urged by Mr. Touch! Muto, well-nown Japanese publicist, in the newspaper "Hech!

Tne welter expresses bewilderment at the German advance into the Balans, and thinks that the war should be carried out according to programme, The German delay in attempting an invasion, in the opinion of Mr. Muto, is the reason behind the increased British propaganda activity In the Balkans and other areas on the Continent.

Mr. Muto says that Germany, lacking © powerful feet to command the seas, "has no ability to blockade Britain fron: afar," but contends that Germany can thrust a "dagger in the throat of the British Empire"

ANl things considered he adds, the most urgent thing for Germany to do is 0 carry out a landing upon the British Isles as soon as possible. Only thus, he says, can Germany bring the war to a successful conclusion Reuter.

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