LORD HALIFAX BACK IN U.S.

Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 24094, 2 November 1943, Page 3

LORD HALIFAX BACK IN U.S.

WAR PROSPECTS DISCUSSED (Rec. 10 p.m.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. Lord Halifax has returned from London. He told reporters that the war in Europe had reached a stage “where anything may happen. But the Germans are tough, well organised. and capable of prolonging the war indefinitely.” He said he was strongly optimistic about the prospects of a breakdown in the enemy’s resistance. Germany was like a juggler keeping many balls in the air and one slip would mean that more wipuid be likely to follow. The German civilian organisation, which was subject to a heavy strain, was a 'tight machine, and consequently was probably brittle. “So if one thing goes, such as transportation, it might lead to great results.” The situation could be judged by the toughness neutral nations were displaying towards Germany. Lord Halifax said the English were as solidly as ever behind Mr Churchill, whose position was unique in history. He said he could not recall any Prime Minister who had represented the people so long and who had secured such substantial unity. , Lord Halifax referred to “the amazing strategy and action on the Russian front,” It was impossible, he said, to exaggerate the results of the great battles on the Dnieper.

The British naturally were tired as they entered the fifth year of the war, but were greatly cheered by the progress of the war.