In Britain... The British government believes strongly that there will be uprisings against Hitler's rule that will contribute greatly to the overthrow of his power and will make a British return to the continent possible. The Special Operations Executive is created to work clandestinely to encourage these developments. Although events will not turn out as the British imagine, SOE will make a considerable contribution to the development of the various resistance movements in occupied Europe. Officially SOE is to be part of the Ministry for Economic Warfare.

In London... The British Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, replies to Hitler's "appeal to common sense" of July 19th with "we shall not stop fighting till freedom for ourselves and others is secure."