London, June 17.
The apparent lull in German activities—military. political and' even propagandist—since the capture of Crete is not likely to be at all prolonged, writes Reuter's diplomatic correspondent.
To a certain extent the lull is undoubtedly due to the need for recuperation after a particularly strenuous campaign. which began with the invasion of Yugoslavia and Greece and ended with the conquest of Crete.
With the immense forces at the disp: of the Reich it is clear, however, that the necessity for allowing those who fought in south-eastern Europe to have a rest would not account for the seeming quiescence of the German war machine generally.
It would seem, therefore, that plans are being studied for some new move. There is a wide range of objectives if Germany decides on a new offend sive. She can turn east, west, southeast, south-west—but she cannot of. ford to sit still That is why the next few days may give a clue to the direction in which Herr Hitler will strike—Reuter.
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