"Snare Set in Norway"; Resólve to Meet Menace Enemy bombers continued flying over the capital throughout the afternoon, resulting in repeated air raid London, May 11.
In the face of the opening of the new blitzkrieg, the British press universally adopts a tone reflecting ce and even relief at the ending of the suspense, complete trust.in the new leadership enhanced by the unity of the British people, as well as deep sympathy for the new Allies and admiration for their courage and preparedness, says a Special commentary issued here.
"The Times" says some measures of tactical surprise were unavoidable, but every detail had been by the Allies for a strategic reply.
"The Times" the "gránd alliance of our times for the destruction of the forces of treachery and oppression" and says there is apparent among English people an exhilaration at the poem of the great issues to a climax. "The fight Wil be fought out to very different issues from those which Hitler promised his dupes," the newspaper adds.
The "Daily Telegraph" declares the latest Nazi outrage did not take the warnings, some of which lasted 48 country by surprise.
"On the con-minutes. Occasional trary, itis welcome The "Daily Express" rejoices that the Allies avoided a dispersal of forces, saying: "Now we see the snare that was set for us in Norway, but we did not fall into the trap."
The "Daily Mail" comments that the Allies are no longer on the defensive in military sense. "We look to our leaders to strike and to strike hard."
The "Daily Herald" declares: "The five countries which marched abreast in the pursuit of higher civilization today fight side by side for the right to be civilized. It is a blessing that the British nation had an opportunity, before the conflict extended, to express criticisms of the deficiencies which previously impeded the war effort." the order woul that any who violated be taken into custody, Patriotic Spirit Manifest How thoroughly Holland is imbued with the spirit of the commander-chief, Queen Wilhelmina, was disclosed by the attitude and comment dustrial of scores of citizens of all walks of life with whom the correspondent talked during the first day of the German invasion. All reflected the same grim determination, cool steadiness and stolid cheerfulness in the race of adversity.
In a five-hour motor drive to The Hague from his home at Blaricum, the correspondent passed through the heart of the nation's defence system -|in Western Holland. Tremendous military activity was to be seen on all sides. At numerous points it was was observed that the inundation system wes working perfectly, a flood of water pouring over the dykes and over the lowlands.
Farmers and others with whom A correspondent talked en route to Hague and government officials pee th beices to the Dui request for aid.
"The Germans have struck wrong neutral this time," comment most frequently heard.
Crowds in the streets cheered heartily when, on several occasions, they observed British and French planes coming to the assistance of the Dutch.
The atmosphere at General Staff headquarters was cheerful. Information there was that the Germans at no point had succeeded in obtaining a foothold inside the frontier fortifications. Their parachute troops were being mopped up gradually—United Press.
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