740.00119 European War 1939/10–543: Telegram
The British Prime Minister (Churchill) to President Roosevelt 29
435. 1. Now that Uncle Joe has come in with us about Italian Declaration (see my No. 42830) it appears to be of the highest [Page 384] importance to compel the King to declare war as soon as possible. This is, as I know, your view. I suggest that instructions are given Eisenhower to put fullest pressure upon him. There should be no nonsense about terms until Rome is taken. It seems to us high time that the Italians began to work their passage. If you are in agreement pray give the necessary orders without further reference to us.