SCORCHED EARTH PLANS
BRITAIN PREPARES
LONDON, June & New and comprehensive Government instructions for civilians in case of invasion are published tonight. Independent action by civilians not acting under official orders will not be tolerated, but every citizen is called on to do his utmost to overcome stray
marauders,
A secret scorched earth policy is being prepared regardless oi private interest* and with regard to British conditions Regional commissioners will ta&e over the functions of the centra] Government and civilians can be compelled to help with such emergency duties es digging and cooking. All civilians who can join the Home Guard are asked to do so.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 135, 10 June 1942, Page 5
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105SCORCHED EARTH PLANS Evening Post, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 135, 10 June 1942, Page 5
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