RAMPART OF VICTORY
FRENCH TRIBUTE TO THE BRITISH NAVY
Rec. 11.30 a.m. RUGBY, May 11. General de Gaulle, in a message to the First Sea Lord, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Andrew Cunningham, referred to the British Navy as a "rampart of victory-" The Royal Navy, he said, had upheld its most glorious traditions, and had ensured to itself the gratitude of its friends in France.
In his reply, Admiral Cunningham said: "In the darkest hour we had the heartening company of ships of the [French navy, and we now look forward to further co-operation in Eastern waters with our French allies."—B.O.W
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 111, 12 May 1945, Page 7
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102RAMPART OF VICTORY Evening Post, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 111, 12 May 1945, Page 7
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