English Translation

284 - 3 - that we sit here with us the rule in the air over the Jnsel. Both on hunting machines and on combat aircraft we are far stronger than in May, when the big fights began. Dics not only actually, but also in relation to enemies, Jn some weeks even the repaired planes have avoided the loss alone. Even though the Germans in the north of France have had divisions standing, the whole world has strengthened our armies in the Near and Far East. And throughout the whole time, large escorts have driven quietly and safely from all parts of the city to and fro across the sea. They have created reinforcements from all areas of the world empire. Three months ago, we were told by the Japanese government that we would temporarily close the Burmese road to prevent further supplies from coming to the brave troops of the Chiangkaitschek. We responded to this request and did not leave the opportunity to encourage a just solution to the issue in China, but three months later Japan made a pact with Jtalien and Germany, which is primarily directed against the US and also against Russia. None of the two English-speaking peoples are accustomed to bowing to threats of violence and the U.S.A. is certainly not apt for the authors of the pact. Japan has not fulfilled our hope this time. This time, as has often been the case in difficult situations, it has not demonstrated its good will to understand. If we feel a little relieved now and if we also see a clear path through the difficulties and dangers, and if the rest of the world, whether friend or enemy, knows our strength, we must not, however, ignore the dangers that still surround us. We must not lose the conviction that we can only achieve with the greatest effort and the ultimate effort to save our lives, but also our souls. No one can imagine what course this terrible, powerful National Socialist desire for aggression will take. On the Dakar issue, I can say that it was primarily a purely French matter. England did not want to get involved in this matter, but it was willing to help the Gene al de Gaulle in some ways. England has no doubt that General de Gaulle followed the rest of the majority of Dakar's population, but was in the Jr. The situation was unfavorable. Three cruisers and destroyers each lay in front of Dakar without the British admiralship being informed of it. Sohiffen managed to get through the Strait of Gibraltar and arrive in Dakar in front of de Gaule. It was one of the unforeseen coincidences that often happen, especially during the naval war. De Gaulle did not manage to arrive before these ships in Dakar. De Gaulle did not want to make it to a fight. The supporters of the Vichy government resisted. In the fight some French ships were sunk and damaged, also 2 British ships were damaged. England does not intend to drop the cause of Gaulle and will keep Dakar in mind. Also the population hopes for a victory of England. -+-