The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
WILL BE NO WAR
 YSPUBLISHER
Hitler Would Drop Out
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sThe moment that war breaks out, Hitler knows that the actual corn- mand goes to the soldiers in the field. His authority dwindles, his power declines, and his reputation vanishes. Hitler the politician goes into eclipse when the need for mili- tary strategy becomes paramount. The soldiers and the trade unions take over. When that happens they will move independently of Hitler and his Nazis.
 "Hitler is no Napoleon. Napoleon, 8 trained and experienced soldier, achieved victories by conquest and the sword. Hitler achieves his aims by oratory, the radio, and the press. !"
 Howard suggested that the French were worried about Britain's failure to adopt conscription, remembering that in 1914 Great Britain was not ready for war.
 Differs From 1914
 The situation differs greatly from 1914" Beaverbrook replied. Ger many's might now depends alto gether on her air force, the only branch of her fighting forces that is completely equipped. So far the menace to Britain depends upon threats to bomb London. Now Lon- don is in position to meet and de- lay that menace. Our output of planes has been stepped up very rapidly. It has been reported to me from reliable sources that the out put in the last month (March) ap- proximated one thousand firSt-line planes. That figure does not include training planes. While the actual figures have not been given out, it is believed that we divide our strength 50-50, half bombers, half fighters. Germany is supposed to di- vide on the basis of three-quarters bcmbers and one-quarter fighters, making much bigger bomber force than defence force. It is said now that Germany's first-line airplane strength amounts to approximately five thousand ships, and the British three thousand. If these figures are correct, then London is safe.
 Would Do Damage
 'sThere is no doubt that for two or three days the German bombers would do great damage. But the pos- sible amount of damage has been exaggerated as has the reported number of first-line German planes. More than nine-tenths of Londons area is represented by open spaces --streets, parks, etc.-which mini- mixes the danger from blind bomb- ing.
 '"The effectiveness of an anti-air- craft gun is as yet unknown because the best bombers were never used against Barcelona. The casualty list was so small and the damage to the city so limited that it is correct to say that bombing is not yet estab- lished as decisive weapon. It has been demonstrated that war cannot be concluded through bombing at tacks"
 Towards dispatch quotes Beaver brook as saying that Great Britain is not passing her calculations on any expectancy of American participa- tion in the next European conflict.
 Not Depending on U. s.
 "If America will fight, that is good news" Beaverbrook said. But the British people are not depending on the assistance of the Americans. Although they would value and es- teem most highly the companion ship and collaboration of the Amer jeans, there is nothing in Britain's defense preparations based on the belief that the Americans will come to our assistance. We know full well that we must rely upon our own re- sources, our fortiutde, and endur- ance. But if the Americans should decide that they have stake with the European Democracies, then, of course, the issue would be simplified beyond measure"