"As in 1914, precautionary measures against surprise had been taken in advance of general mobilisation. As early as June 15, large numbers of officers and men of the reserves had been called up. The reserve fleet, fully manned for exercises, had been inspected by the king on August 9, and on the twenty-second various additional classes of reservists had been summoned". (W. Churchill, 1948: 411)
pays: Great Britain
année: 1939
Yvert: 217
