But, remember, even if the worst came to the worst,
and the Germans, not caring what might be their losses, should, by out- numbering the Italians in men and guns, be able to secure some temporary successes, the resources of the Allies in.dealing with such a situation would not be exhausted. The Germans boast of the powers that interior lines give them ; but in the case of an attack down the Brenner these advantages are not as great as they seem. The French railway system, connected as it is with the railways of 'Italy, would make it easy to despatch French and British troops in sufficient numbers to drive back the invader. Who knows, indeed, whether such an, attack might not be a blessing in disguise, and whether in driving back• the invader we might not find that we • had discovered the way to strike at the heart of Austria and Germany ? After all, Innsbruck lies on the other side of the Brenner, and from Innsbruck an Allied force could strike at Munich. However, these are speculations which may make the Censor feel anxious as to what we are going to say next, and we will therefore refrain from pushing them farther.
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