6 JULY 1944, Page 12

SIR,—A proper understanding of German behaviour is essential for determining

a future policy for Germany. In his "Marginal Comment " of June 3oth, Mr. Harold Nicolson mentions the remarkable contrast between the corporate and individual behaviour of the Germans, and .surely this fact is the most important of all our data about Germany. In foreign affairs after the war nations will have to deal with nations, and not individuals. Therefore, we must all realise that the disciplinary measures that will clearly be needed to quell the arrogant and aggressive corporate behaviour of Germany will have to take precedence over the sympathetic treatment that many will instinctively desire for he indi-

vidual German in defeat.-4L-Yours faithfully, H. STEPHEN PASMORE' 21 Edwardes Square, W.8.