740.0011 European War 1939/3289: Telegram
The Minister in Greece (MacVeagh) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 24—4 p.m.]
104. After telling me today that his Government still has no idea as to what Italy’s intentions may be, the Premier6a reiterated the hope that she will at least not attack in the Balkans. As a foundation for the hope he stated his belief that zones of influence in this region have not been agreed upon and cannot be agreed upon between Germany and Italy and Russia. In addition he restated his stand that Greece will resist if attacked, and when asked how effective such resistance might prove, replied simply, “It will be war”.
- Joannes Metaxas.↩