Some of the measures taken had io be drastic, Mr. Here-Belisha declared. It was not palatable, for instance, to make comprehensive changes in the Army Council and the Higher Command.
The knowledge that the Prime Minister was equally well acquainted with the character of his task sustained him throughout, -Mr. Hore-Belisha added.
It would be a disservice to the nation to paint the picture too brightly, and a much greater one to want only to darken the colours.
Although Great Britain's antiaircraft organization was by no means complete at the time of the September crisis, since the crisis more equipment had been provided, and more fixed gun sites constructed, and measures had been taken to ensure that anti-aircraft equipment was at all times ready for effective action.—Reuter.
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