FURTHER NAZI AIMS
DRIVE TO DARDANELLES CONTROL OF BULGARIA (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Oct. 12, 11.5 a.m.) LONDON, Oct. 11 The Times says the Axis intends to make Rumania a base for further military operations. Germany is attempting an armed drive to the Dardanelles as the first stage toward the Near and Middle East. The German spokesman does not hide the Nazi plans, and loudly proclaims their hopes that the German forces will soon control Bulgaria, after which they will apparently be content to explore the possibilities of securing acquiescence by bribes and threats.
A further advance is dependent directly on Turkey and indirectly on Russia.
Turkey is loyal to Britain and knows that British strength, already formidable, is growing in Egypt and Palestine.
The Germans, no doubt, are offering Russia other spheres of influence in exchange for a relaxation of the traditional Russian policy regarding the safety of the Dardanelles.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21242, 12 October 1940, Page 7
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