Reel 17429 - Page 0704

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Reel 17429 - Page 0704

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1941/1945

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fra

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# SECRET

From: Washington
To: Vishy
Dated: March 5, 1942
Rec'd: March 10, 1942.

Message No. 901-906.

If certain radio commentators hesitatingly
magnified the aerial bombing of the Paris suburbs
yesterday evening, this morning's press refers to
the British bombings in more measured terms.

... , for example, gives the impression of
considering that the bombing was undertaken without
a sufficiently critical pre-examination of its social
implications. The article, written with ... ... ,
explains the reasons for the British bombing in this
manner. The British justify their action as a legitimate
defence, which is the only moral justification which
can be found. ... understand that the British, for
their part, must have made such a decision with
deathly intent.

The article goes on to ask:- "Was the bombing
intended to encourage collaborationist sentiment in
France or would the people understand the reason for

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File No. D-801 416-229-232
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231-214 239-848

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