RAMPART OF VICTORY
THE BRITISH NAVY 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 “the 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, Sir Andrew Cunningham said: “In the darkest hour we had the heartening company of the ships of the French Navy, and we now look forward to further co-operation in eastern waters with our French allies.”
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 25843, 14 May 1945, Page 6
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