Underground Army in Europe Warned

Manawatu Times, Volume 69, Issue 124, 29 May 1944, Page 5

Underground Army in Europe Warned

How to Help Invasion Forces (British Official Wireless.) Received Monday, 9.20 p.m. RUGBY, May 27. Europe’s underground army was warned on Saturday in the fourth operational order from the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force to keep off the roads when the liberating forces land and go into battle. The broadcast said: “Do not let the Germans entice you on to the roads. It is there that the greatest danger lies. When enemy uniformed forces arrive the fighting may pass through your district. This will be the time when you will be able to give them most trouble and obstruct their progress. “In the common interest at that time do not on any account leave the neighoourhood of your village or town. The safest place against bombardment is anywhere below ground level. Arrange to have a store of good water always ready. Hide your tools so that the Germans cannot take them. “Remember also that as soon as the fighting has passed the Allied armies will have need of you. Your difficulties are fully recognised, but every help you can give will quicken the progress ol the war. “Do not jump to wrong conclusions. You must not think that there is some particular moment or day when everyone must act, and after that it will be all over. Particular orders will be given to you through your own leaders who know the part you have to play. These orders will take full account ol your circumstances and difficulties. Meanwhile patience, caution and discipline are needed now.”