The late M. Venizelos observed that in all her wars England-he should have said Britain, of course-always wins one battle-the last

I am going to give you a warning: be on your guard, because I am going to speak, or try to speak, in French, a formidable undertaking and one which will put great demands on your friendship for Great Britain.

I am trying to marshal all the forces I can to prevent this coming war, and to strengthen Britain.

The Home Guard overtopped the million mark, and when rifles were lacking grasped lustily the shotgun, the sporting rifle, the private pistol, or, when there was no firearm, the pike and the club. No Fifth Column existed in Britain, though a few spies were carefully rounded up and examined. What few Communists there were lay low. Everyone else gave all they had to give.

The Battle of France is over. The Battle of Britain is about to begin. Upon this battle depends the future of Christian civilisation.

With Russia smashed, Britain's last hope would be shattered. Germany will then be master of Europe and the Balkans.