London, Apr. 12.
The belief was growing here last night that a big German offensive in the west is impending and Holland, and perhaps Belgium. were thought with increasing conviction to be next on Chancellor Adolf Hitler's time table.
Not merely amateur strategists, but more and more experts were embracing the theory that Germany's entire Scandinavian adventure, besides immediate objectives, was designed as a diversion and forerunner to a lightning descent on the low countries. Even qualified Netherlands commentators doubted the Netherlands would be able to offer serious resistance if Germany attempt ted a drive across Holland's borders.
It was regarded certain that Belgium would fight if attacked.—United Press.
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