The Archive · 1941

Diplomatic Victory

Ankara, "Aug. 13, The joint Russo-British demarche to Turkey assuring her of assistance in the event of attack by German; was regarded here today as diploma tig victory for the anti-Axis forces, "who Turkish Cabinet met yesterday afternoon to discuss. the assurances, Which "said" that both Russia and Britain would be prepared to. assist 'Turkey, if she is "attacked by n Euro pean Power, 'The Anglo-Soviet move, it was understood, was cordially received "in oficial circles and wae expected to have an, important effort°on the a titude' of he Turkish Press, 'Meanwhile, the. Turkish" Government began demobilizing some re-Herves 'Who' were called up. months ago but prepared to call tp instead classes of youths aged 19 and 20-—United Press,

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