Economic Warfare Operates
Tt is officially announced that the Ministry of Economic Warfare is now fully operating.
Tt corresponds broadly to the Ministry of Blockade created in the war of 11)14-1 S.
“The Ministry’s aim is to disorganise the economy of the enemy, and thus prevent him effectively maintaining the war.
“The Ministry’s activities have the widest scope. “Economic warfare must be regarded as a vital offensive arm, complementary to thrf operation of the three services.
“However, every effort will be made to take into account the legitimate training needs of neutral countries. “The organisation for the ministry has been in progress for two years, and it has a complete staff, drawn partly from foremost experts embarked for the work months ago. “The ministry is working in the /closest co-operation with
“The ministry is working in the France.”
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Northern Advocate, 7 September 1939, Page 5
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138Economic Warfare Operates Northern Advocate, 7 September 1939, Page 5
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