A SUMMARY OF THE SITUATION

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 197, 17 May 1941, Page 12

A SUMMARY OF THE SITUATION

Axis air staffs and propagandists have arrived in Iraq, close iy followed bv a limited number of German bombers. Ihe military situation in Iraq is quiet. The Germans are using the main Syrian airports, and it is said that the planes are being escorted across Syria by breach lighter.-. Britain has announced that she will attack the enemy in Syria. The development brings info sharp examination the entire Eremh policy toward Germany, and it is believed that it may indicate an actual French-German war alliance under which (he Nazis have lull use of the French empire. .Mr. Eden and, more bluntly. President Roosevelt have condemned the French hostile policy and expressed their belief that the French people will not accept it. The I nited Stales is virtually taking control of 10 French ships, including (he Normandie which lies in New Aoi-k. Sharp fighting continues in Abyssinia as the British advance nearer to the main Italian refuge. Patrol activity continues on the Western Desert. The R.A.F. carried out widespread raids over Germany on I hursday night, Hanover being the main objective. Berlin was among tne cities raided. Luftwaffe activity over Britain was slight. Little further has been announced concerning Hess’s flight to Britain. The Duke of Hamilton has talked with Hess and reported the results to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Information Mr. Churchill promises a statement at a suitable time. Official figures of the B.E.F. losses in France and Norway are given.