An item referred to the British newspaper London Times which latter newspaper the importance of the Dutch and French navies for the Western defence accentuated. Het naval expert pointed out that despite her small size the Dutch navy was one of the most efficient independent navies of the NATO regarded American and British standards. Her high morality and efficiency was a result of the interest of a seagoing nation in naval affairs.
Dealing with France he wrote that France was capable in building good ships and possessed a large number of officers with a large technical capability and imagination. However unless the French cabinet approved a intensive building and purchasing program was the French navy within short time probably not able to perform her duties.
Dealing with France he wrote that France was capable in building good ships and possessed a large number of officers with a large technical capability and imagination. However unless the French cabinet approved a intensive building and purchasing program was the French navy within short time probably not able to perform her duties.
