“PASSED ITS ZENITH”
NO DANGER OF FALLING APART AMERICAN VIEW ON BRITISH EMPIRE WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. The American Army told its troops to-day that the British Empire has “passed its zenith,” but acknowledged that it was in no danger of falling *An army pamphlet entitled “ What is the Future of the British Empire? ” was distributed to commanders for use in informing troops. It is one of a series designed to acquaint American troops with social, political, and military conditions in the world. The pamphlet said: “ Though Britain may be losing strength in Asia and the Mediterranean—and that is far from certain—developments in Africa may be an offsetting factor.” The army reminded its troops that when a band plays “ God Save the King ” one-fourth of the people of the world still stand up.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 26638, 8 December 1947, Page 5
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132“PASSED ITS ZENITH” Otago Daily Times, Issue 26638, 8 December 1947, Page 5
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