London, Sept, 3, General Sir John Dill, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, in a message to troops stationed all over the Empire says: "As we enter into the third year of the war. the army can look with pride upon what has passed and with confidence into the future. We have passed through times of defeat and anxiety. through weary months of waiting and through days of triumph and success. No one can predict what the future holds for the army which in the two years of its own endeavour and with the help of its brothers' in industry. has grown in strength and efficiency, There may still be months of wait-ink and preparation for some. There may still be heavy blows to be met by others, but whether patience or hardihood is demanded of soldiers they will I know. carry out their task with high-hearted confidence in ihe absolute assurance that whether soon or late, victory will be "V" Night at Follies
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