10 APRIL 1976, Page 18

Forgotten debt

Sir: Neither the Rhodesians nor anyone else fought for Britain. They fought for themselves because they didn't want to become Nazi slaves. They knew that if Britain fell, they would be next.

It seems that some people have forgotten their debt to Britain. We didn't surrender to the Nazis. We didn't allow Nazi money into our banks, or supply them with vital iron ore. And we didn't wait for Japan to push us into the war.

Those who did now look down on Britain. Some people have short memories.

Royce Bradshaw Acorn, 213 Shirehall Road, Sheffield 5