File No. 763.72/5276
The Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 12, 5.50 p.m.]
6436. For Howard Coffin, from Ames:
General Smuts on his own initiative requested me to transmit following message:
The decision of this war lies in the air and complete victory can only be won by ten or more thousand airplanes with which enemy aircraft can be annihilated. This achievement would be worthy of America, is a contribution which she alone is capable of making, and would enable her to dictate peace. Irresistibly delighted with your cablegram.