14 BBC Anthony Eden Sec Of State For War LDV 1

I want to speak to you tonight about the form of warfare which the Germans have been employing so extensively against Holland and Belgium, namely the dropping of troops by parachute behind the main defensive lines.

Since the war began, the government have received countless inquiries from all over the Kingdom, from men of all ages who are for one reason or another, not a present engaged in military and who wish to do something for the defense of their country.

Well now is your opportunity. We want large numbers of such men in Great Britain, for our British subject between the ages of 17 and 65, 17 and 65, to come forward now and offer their service in order to make assurance doubly sure.

The name of the new force, which is now to be raised, will be the local defence volunteer.