740.0011 European War 1939/2949: Telegram

The Chargé in Egypt (Hare) to the Secretary of State

68. The Legation learns from a high British military source that Italian entry into war within next few days4 is feared in which event no immediate land offensive against Egypt is expected but aerial attacks on Alexandria and Port Said and possibly Cairo would be anticipated. Impression given that British military here is less confident of ability to maintain adequate defense than was the case heretofore.

Hare
  1. Italy entered the war on June 10.