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Reinforcement of Dutch Frontier. MANY NEW BATTALIONS. LONDON". March 28. Hie Dutch novernnient lias decreed the enlargement of the Army by 2.3 battalions. or 7UUO men. savs the -Amsterdam correspondent of the "Daily lelegraph.' The new battalions are intended to reintorce the eastern fronwhich will li e permanently manned by 7U.0U0 men equipped with anti tank guns and anti-aircraft batteries to withstand a lir>t attack, enabling the mobilisation ot the entire Army. Iho frontier is abo guarded by 42 forts Imilt in 1 ?>:?<:. The enlargement of the Army is iv_-a rd'-d as tie- fulfilment ot a moral obligation to be prepared for all emergencies.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 74, 29 March 1938, Page 7
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