If they could stop this submarine warfare, the war would pretty quickly be won, for the Germans are in a far worse plight for food and materials and they are getting much the worst of it on land.

The war would be won this summer or autumn if the submarine could be put out of business.

If it isn't, the Germans may use this success to keep their spirits up and go on till next year.
We (the United States) have about 40 destroyers.

We are sending over 6! I'm doing my best to persuade the Government at Washington to send every one we have.

But, since the British conceal the facts from their own press and the people and from all the world, the full pressure of the situation is hard to exert on Washington.