SURPRISE FOR NAZIS
ULTIMATE DEFEAT CERTAIN TRIBUTE BY COMMANDER (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) CAIRO, Feb. 17 In a broadcast to Egypt today Lieutenant-General Sir Archibald Wavell, commander of the British forces in Palestine, said: “There will be a surprise yet for Germany. She will undoubtedly use the advantages of her central position and her long preparation for aggression, but her ultimate defeat is certain.”
He paid a tribute to Egypt for her co-operation.
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Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21042, 19 February 1940, Page 8
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