740.0011 European War 1939/8926: Telegram

The Ambassador in Italy (Phillips) to the Secretary of State

344. My 327, March 7, 6 p.m., and 300, March 3, 5 p.m.44 From same reliable source I am informed Mussolini is now in Albania and insists upon proceeding with counter-offensive against Greeks. He is determined at least to begin without assistance of Germans. I am also informed that offensive may be undertaken at end of this week.

Phillips
  1. Latter not printed.