I am sure that you will be heartened by the fine victory the
Imperial Armies have gained in Libya. This, coupled with his
Albanian disasters, may go hard with Mussolini. Remember that I
could not guarantee a few months ago even a successful defence of
the Delta and the Canal. We ran sharp risks here at home in
sending troops, tanks and cannons all round the Cape while under
threat of imminent invasion and now there is a reward. We are
planning to gather a very large Army representing the whole Empire
and ample sea power in the Middle East which will face a German
lurch that way and at the same time give us a move eastward in
your direction if need be. The success always demands a greater
effort.

All good wishes.

WINSTON CHURCHILL