THAT SECOND FRONT If we strike now we have a good chance to be rid of Hitler before his tenth anniversary in power July 1 1942 DOUGLAS REED THAT SECOND FRONT If we strike now we have a good chance to be rid of Hitler before his tenth anniversary in power DOUGLAS REED A SWISS visitor who recently arrived here expressed astonishment, mixed with misgiving, at “the carefree appearance” of the people. He was right. In view of the things they have suffered and the task still before them, it is perplexing how little bowed down the people of this Island seem. Their hearts seem to be filled with an obstinate confidence in the future that dismisses all setbacks and discounts all paper odds.