FRANCE'S COOL RESOLUTION.
The fine spirit of France at the outbreak of war is mentioned in a letter published in the “Times” from an Englishman living in South-west France. He writes:—l have never so respected the French peasant as I have come to do these last few days. Infantry to a man—must know what war means—they haA r e not only not hesitated, but are quite determined- to finish this “affaire.” For quiet, cold, undemonstrative enthusiasm and utter determination I have never seen better spirit. There is no doubt of the spirit of France—to a man they are completely, utterly united and mean to go on to the very hitter end. God help Hitler. I can’t feel he’s, lost the Avar already. •> What strikes me so much is the chill of the thing; you know how electric they are—all up and down—especially here in the south. But not so now. Quite cool—quite cold—young or old utterly determined quietly to go on until the real end this time. .
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 38, 24 November 1939, Page 4
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