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Evaluates the resources of Great Britain which can be mobilized for a total war. Lackadaisical approach regarding the war in the colonies of Great Britain; Information regarding enormous population of the British empire; Proceeding of recruiting campaign at a snail's pace in India for the World War II; Official explanation for the failure to utilize the empire's manpower that it is of no use having volunteers unless one has equipment for them; Information that the British Empire contains vast deposits of all sorts of vital raw materials necessary for production of war equipment; Failure of the British administration to carry out promises made during the World War I.

The article presents a critical analysis of key events taking place in the Near East that will probably affect the outcome of World War II, specifically Great Britain's strategic position. Cut off from the homeland by the British navy, Italian forces in Libya and East Africa rely on military and food stocks accumulated before the war. Moreover, Axis propaganda among the Arabs is continuing. Adding heat to the conflict is the possibility of German reinforcements, especially in the air.