DOMINION AIRMEN
ENGAGED IN CAMPAIGN
WASHINGTON, July 2,
"I believe the Allied tactics in the Pacific are to compel the Japanese to fight, and thus gradually weaken them till we are able to bring overwhelming forces from Europe," said the New Zealand Minister of Defence, Mr. F. Jones, after conferring with President Roosevelt and Army and Navy leaders.
Mr. Jones stated that the Japanese were at present on the defensive, and1 had not started any offensive for a long time. The Japanese liad suffered many defeats and lost many men and much material, but they could easily turn to the offensive if they were allowed time to recover their strength; therefore, it would be foolish to give them any respite. Mr. Jones said that New Zealand airmen were participating in the present Pacific drive, wnile New Zealand ground forces were ready for action in that area when they were required. Special commando units of Fijian natives, who were highly trained as jungle fighters, and under, New Zealand officers, were part of the shock troops which were ready to join in the fighting.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXVI, Issue 3, 3 July 1943, Page 5
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