The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-06-27
DIARY OF THE WAR
Condensed For Readers Of The
Republican

training, embracing all males be-
tween IS and IS. Those u to 45 would
be liable for training in land and
naval forces. Others would be liable
for training in home defense. Roose-
welt announced appointment of two
Republicans-Henry L. Stimson as
Secretary of War and Col. Frank Knox
as Secretary of the Navy. Secretary
of War Woodring resigned the day
previous. French representative met
German agents to discuss the dicta-
tors terms for ending war in France.
Meanwhile battles continued. Many
French soldiers crossed into Switzer-
land to be informed.
Observation-Disclosures terms were
handed French representatives in the
historic railroad car in Compeigne for
est in which Marshal Foch in Novem-
Der, 1918, dictated terms to defeated
Germany. Hitler was there in person
to dramatic reversal of nations. The
terms had three aims, to prevent re
sumption of French fighting, to guar
antee Germany use of French terri
tory and resources for continuing war
with Great Britain, with final peace
terms to be made after end of conflict.
French navy and army in Syria de-
cided to fight on with the British in
any event. Fighting continued in
France, but at slackened pace. King
Karol of Rumania moved to line up
with Fascist powers. Britain prepared
for expected invasion. Air forces
bombed stragetic points. Canadian
troops arrived in England. Germany
continued to bomb English coast. A
report said Britain had taken over
bulk of French fleet. French planes
also had been flown to England and
North Africa.
SUNDAY-British bombed Krupp
armament works at Essen scoring di-
rect hits. The French signed the ar
mistice, bowling to Nazi terms, but
fighting still ragged. There was also to
be an armistice between Italy and
France. British damaged German war
ship Scharnhorst and captured an Ital
ian sub. Allies routed air raiders in
Egypt. Germans were pushed back
trying to join forces with Italians
along the mountains near Switzerland.
The German high command announced
that 100000 French troops had sur,
rendered in Alsace-Lorraine Nazis
said England was "ripe for storming.'
MONDAY-Peace terms reveal that
German troops will occupy northern
half of France and all western coast,
French army will demobilize and sur
render all military equipment to Ger
many. Garmany demands return and
internment of French navy. British
said terms were as bad as they posi-,
bly, could be and withdrew recognition
of present French government. The
French colonies said they would sup
port Britain in carrying on war. These
include Syria, Morocco, Tunis, French
Indo-China, Senegal, Cameroons and
Jibuti. A powerful French army is
stationed in Syria. Germans announced
capture of st. Nazaire, French naval
base.
Observation-Disclosures and Rus
sian troops were reported to have
clashed at several points along the
frontier. Firing ceased between the
German and French armies at 1:35 A.
NJ. amid the flourish of bugles and roll
of drums in Berlin. Preliminary prep
arations for drive against England
were being made by Germans. U-boat
attacks upon shipping continued una
bated. The japanese were beginning
to make demands upon the British in
the Far East. Germans made air raids
over England. Polish army arrived
in Britain to help fight Nazis. Fight
ing continued by French and German
forces until time for order to cease
firing. About 100000 French in Alpine
section were heading to mediterranean
IN attempt to reach North Africa to
continue struggle. Germany and Italy,
by armistice terms, will get about
threefourths of France.
WEDNESDAY-An attack on Pc
tain Government in France which
signed the armistice agreements with
Germany and Italy was made in the
British House of Commons. Churchill
charged France broke her promise to
keep her fleet out of enemy hands. Ar
mistice terms France signed with Italy
included provisions for demobilized
zones in France and her colonies. Italy
gained full rights over port of JibutI.
railroads of Addiis Ababa railroad.
Forts in Maginot line were silent as
Germany continued her sweep south
through territory along western coast
OF France to claim territory agreed to
in armistice. Bombings were carried
out over England by German air force
British claimed successful air raids
on airplane factories in Germany.
THURSDAY-Bl British carried war
to Germans, supporting shock troops
with fleet units and air force in com