The Archive · 1941

British People Get Invasion Advice

Leaflet on What to Do Issued; Morrison Asks Britons to Stand Firm

London, March 19.

The unity and determination of the British people to stand firm and carry on to win the war was the theme of a broadcast speech by Mr. Herbert Morrison, Minister of Home Security, last night.

He urged people to read and study carefully a leaflet just issued by his Ministry informing them what to do in case of an invasion, Invasion, said Mr, Morrison, was a vital subject, for though the blaze of war might leap from Europe to Africa or Asia there could be no real Nazi victory unless it were won here—in and around this island, "I am giving away no secrets," Mr. Morrison went on. "if I tell you that your Government and military chiefs have made plans for the defence of Britain on the basis complete confidence. You will not let them dom He emphasized the necessity of carrying on the country's work to the utmost capacity, and concluded with an exhortation to "stand firm. Carry on. Beat the invader."—Reuter.

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