English Translation

-3 - S00 USA has once again called on all American citizens to leave Japan as soon as possible. SENDER LONDON /English/ 10 pm: Provisionally, the Italian attacks on "smelling land are very restraining. So far, no major actions have taken place. The Italians seem to be waiting to see if Greece will not surrender voluntarily. The Italians have never seriously thought that they will have to fight with Greece. When Metaxas rejected and mobilized the Italian ultimatum, the Italian High Command was very surprised. Italy is now forced to carry out a proper campaign. So far, all Italian attacks seem to have been countered. Italians themselves report that the weather is very unfavourable. The unexpected early beginning of winter seems to be the cause of the Italians' hesitant action. The propaganda of the axis is audacious, as it is likely that the British fleet will have to react strongly. Only today the peoples of the Axis have learned that they are at war with Greece. The King of Greece's word today to King Geord of England leaves no doubt that Greece will be bogged down to the end. The help of the British fleet has already begun. News about a naval battle near the Greek coast is not yet confirmed. British naval aircraft have attacked the Italian base in the Dodecanese Malta Zane. This ital. island is closest to Athens. 2o brit. Airmen who were interned in Greece were released and carried by the Athenians on the shoulders through the streets. Rejoicings in front of the British embassy have taken place. It must be admitted that the Greek army has not grown in numbers to the Italian army. However, the Greeks are better fighters. However, they have weak equipment, above all not enough artillery, no taks and armored cars. Metaxas therefore did not attempt to create a large army, but will take advantage of the advantages of the terrain, where well-trained "ebirgst troops will resist. The ridges leading to Albania were occupied. - Greece now has l5 divisions under weapons and two more are mobilized. Altogether Boo.ooo man should be available, besides 45o.ooo reservists were called. The infantry is equipped with manly rifles and has good Mg/- departments. On the other hand, Flak and Pak-guns are not in abundance. The Greek Air Force consists of about Gooo Man, who sidesteps a half dozen squadrons, some of which are equipped with British flight train. The Greek fleet consists of destroyers, torpedo boats and a cruiser, in total auş 4o war gçhiffen, The Greek army is at a disadvantage in that it has to post half of the divisions on the border of Thrace, as an attack by German troops over Bulgaria must be expected. -4-