Evacuation of the B.E.F. to date more successful than anticipated.

Troops have maintained morale and fought magnificently. Have
demonstrated superiority over Germans individually and that tanks
can be overcome by resolute troops with anti-tank guns. If this
can be brought home to the French it may have tremendous effect.

Air force has done amazing work in covering withdrawal and new
defiance [1] yesterday had remarkable successes. Navy's work
beyond praise.

No important developments Somme area.

Dominions office cable number M 32 [2] really does not alter
Italian position as it has been appreciated for some time.

BRUCE