Do you agree with that, Defendant?
RAEDER: Yes, that is correct. I know the whole document.
SIR DAVID MAXWELL-FYFE: Now, look at 2:
“Both these requirements can only be fulfilled in opposition to Anglo-French interests, and would limit their position as world powers. It is unlikely that this can be achieved by peaceful means. The decision to make Germany a world power, therefore, forces upon us the necessity of making corresponding preparations for war.”
Do you agree with that?
RAEDER: Yes, that is all quite correct.
SIR DAVID MAXWELL-FYFE: Now, let’s take 3:
“War against England means at the same time war against the Empire, against France, probably against Russia as well, and a large number of countries overseas—in fact, against half to two-thirds of the whole world.”
I needn’t ask you about that, because the facts have shown it.
Now, look at the next: “It can only be justified....”