Offices of the War Cabinet, SW1 10th July 1943 Polish Navy. 10. There was at one time a possibility that the Poles would abandon the manning of the cruiser Dragon, as their intention to re-name her Lwow was not acceptable to the British Government on account of the Russian-Polish frontier dispute. The matter was settled by the Poles deciding to leave her name unchanged. It was not, however, without a lot of consideration that this solution was reached, and the incident typifies the feeling which exists amongst the Poles due not only to frontier questions, but to the treatment accorded by Russia to their helpless dependants.. 11. The men maintain their keenness and smartness and the ships are as efficient as ever. Note by Chief Liaison Officer with Allied Contingents: 63. There have been no political difficulties in the Polish Corps and the morale of the troops remains high. The move of the Armoured Division to a new area is very popular with all ranks. There is a growing feeling in the division that, unless the present deficiencies in personnel can be made good, a change in organisation must be made. All ranks are longing to fight the Germans, but realise that they cannot do so with success in a formation which will be below strength at the commencement of active operations.
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