Stalin’s Reference To Second War Front

Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 266, 8 November 1941, Page 7

Stalin’s Reference To Second War Front

NOT MADE IN SPIRIT OF COMPLAINT LONDON, Nov. 7. Most of the London morning newspapers feature Stalin’s point about the need for a second wax front. The Daily Telegraph describes Stalin’s hope in this respect as a most natural one and says: “We also have wished for the war to be fought on two fronts and if it had been the end would come sooner. ’' The Daily Mail points out that Stalin’s reference to the absence of a western front was not made in a spirit of complaint. He is well aware of the position resulting from the fall of Prance. If we look elsewhere than the west maybe his expectations will soon be fulfilled."

In his speech to-day M. Stalin said that 30 new divisions had already been created which was proof of the Soviet’s new wave of military strength. In dealing with political aspects of the war Stalin said Hess was sent to England to try and persuade British politicians to join in the Coalition against Russia. He declared that no other oountry could have suffered the losses borne by Russia. If tbe Soviet State has stood Arm it shows that it is fundamentally more solid than other countries.