... IT has been definitely stated by the American Government that they are not seeking bases in Portuguese possessions, for Portugal is taking special measures to protect her territory and is sending a steady stream of ships carrying best troops. At the same time, it is obvious that le U.S. naval patrols will work down iwards the Azores, almost due south the West Coast of Iceland and about 750 ...

... THE ISLANDS OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC Which Figure Largely in all Schemes of Defence by the United States GUANTANAMO BAY, IN CUBA, A NAVAL STATION TAKEN OVER BY THE U.S. IN 1901 The United States has always exercised a great influence over Cuba, and in 1901 she established a Naval Station at Guantanamo. Since then she has maintained a coaling station there, hospital ships and a number of torpedo ...

... f pictures of the Men and Equipment Now Engaged in the Colossal Struggle Against Germany var -r*Ti n *n-ntr tttti n i m iwa mi ARMOURED CARS OF THE RED ARMY OF THE U.S.S.R. It must be stressed that these vehicles are not tanks yet the size of gun carried in the turret is formidable, and the armour- plating protecting the crew appears very considerable. Apparently the Soviet Army has great ...

... BATTLE of the ATLANTIC How the Plan of Campaign is Worked Out Between the Admiralty and the Convoy Captains THE CONVOY CONFERENCE TAKES PLACE AT HEADQUARTERS The Captains of the Merchantmen which will form the next Convoy receive instructions concernir the route to be taken, and learn how their naval escort will protect them at sea THE WIRELESS ROOM, where signals are sent and received to and ...