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Unity Mitford argues the case for Anglo-German fellowship and for
Hitler – a 1939 article published in London tabloid ‘The Daily Mirror’
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The article below, written by famous socialite and Peer’s daughter Unity Valkyrie Mitford, was first
published in London tabloid The Daily Mirror in early 1939, only six months before the onset of the
Second World War. War-clouds had been growing over Europe for some time when the article was first
put into print, which is why Unity wrote it in the first place. An ardent Germanophile and fanatical
Hitlerite, there was nothing the young woman dreaded more than the possibility of war between two
countries she loved, which is doubtless why she felt compelled to put her feelings into print and to
make the case for Hitler and for Anglo-German fellowship in the British tabloids. Admittedly, Unity’s
argument is not particularly remarkable. It is essentially a repetition of German foreign policy
orthodoxy, and although presented from a supportive, British perspective, there are others who have
done the same with a little more panache (William Joyce, aka ‘Lord Haw Haw’, being an obvious
example). What makes this piece important, in my opinion, is that it gives us some insight into a
person whose voice is not often heard or taken seriously in works on the period. Unity’s typical
depiction in popular history or in biographies on the ‘Mitford Sisters’ is as some combination of
foppish nitwit and hysterical goosestepping villain. In reality she was beautiful, as quick-witted and
funny as any of her siblings, and so naturally charming that she remained the favorite of her
communist sister Jessica despite their divergent destinies pulling them into enemy camps. She was
also undoubtedly eccentric, loved to shock and offend, and could at times be cruel or unfeeling in her
monomaniacal, obsessive loyalty to Hitler and to the Reich government. Unity was, in essence,
human, and did not fit the ‘airhead-aristocrat Mata Hari’ caricature which has been draped around her
since. The tone and quality of her writing is evidence of this, and serves as something of a contrast to
the editorial commentary the Mirror chose to insert alongside it, which I have reproduced in bold
along with the full article.
What Miss Mitford Would Like To See

-Unity Mitford
First published in The Daily Mirror, 18 March 1939
WE don’t agree with her. And the Editor asks what you think!
The Daily Mirror opens this page to-day

to Unity Mitford. Miss Mitford is a
daughter of Lord Redesdale and a
personal friend of Hitler. She has been
strongly criticised for her pro-German
activities and views. Last year she was
attacked by a mob in Hyde Park. The
“Daily Mirror” has given her a free hand
to express her views to-day. Would she
get the same freedom for unpopular
views in Germany? We say NO!
In 1935 the Naval Pact between Germany

and England was signed, limiting Germany’s
naval power to 35 per cent, of that of Great
Britain.
The pact was an outward and visible sign that Germany never wished to go to
war with England again.
And yet, ever since, a ceaseless flood of propaganda has tried to persuade
English people that Nazi Germany intends to attack England. What is the truth
about Germany’s intentions towards England?
***
Hitler has often been called a dreamer. He was called a dreamer by his
enemies in Germany before he came to power, who laughed at him and said
that his dreams could never come true.
What they did not realise was that, as well as being a dreamer, Hitler was a
realist, and that he only dreamed dreams whose fulfilment he knew to be
possible, taking into account his genius for achieving the apparently
impossible.
***
Many of these apparently impossible dreams have already been realised.
One that has not yet materialised is Anglo-German friendship and co-
operation.
The time will come when this dream also becomes reality; it is already shared
by many, many Englishmen, in spite of intensive anti-German propaganda in
this country.
***
At the time, and on looking back since, Hitler realised the folly and
impracticality of the Kaiser’s pre-war policy of rivalry with England.
By reason of her geographical and historical position, Germany is not so well

suited as England to the role of a colonial power.
***
Possession of overseas colonies necessitates a powerful navy. And Germany’s

strength has always lain in her land army, not in her navy.
That Germany wishes the return of her former colonies is only natural. They
were taken from her unjustly and the claim for their return is a claim for
justice.
***
But every German knows that the future of the Reich lies, not in a large
overseas colonial empire, but in an entirely different direction, a direction in
which there is no reason at all why she should come into conflict with British
interests.
***
Apart from these practical considerations, there is another and equally

important side to the question.
Those who believe that National Socialist Germany wishes to weaken England
show a sad ignorance of Nazi ideology.
And when discussing that ideology, one must remember that National
Socialism is more to Germans than a political creed; it is a faith.
One of the foundations of Nazi ideology is the racial theory. Germans believe
the Nordic race to be the greatest in the world, which indeed it is. They
believe that the future of Europe stands or falls with the Nordic race.
And they believe that enmity between the two great Nordic countries would
mean its virtual suicide.
Humanly speaking, friendship between England and Germany is the most

natural thing in the world.
English people visiting Germany generally feel absolutely at home, and find
that the Germans are very much like themselves, with the same interests and
the same outlook on life.
***
The Englishman or woman is always hospitably welcomed in Germany.
And even during the September crisis, when it was touch and go whether the
British Government would take sides with the Czechs against them, Germans
never became unfriendly towards the English people though they were
naturally puzzled at the attitude of England’s rulers.
Only recently the former Governor of Gibraltar said in a speech that he had
seen English sailors fraternising with German sailors in a manner which would
be impossible with sailors of any other nationality.
If such friendly feelings can exist in the face of such intensive anti-German
propaganda, how much more would they exist if that propaganda were to
cease!
***
The real interests of Britain and Germany do not clash.
They are, as the British Ambassador in Berlin said in a speech a few weeks
ago, complementary to one another.
For that reason a close alliance between the two countries would be perfectly
possible.
And such an alliance would be a blessing for the whole world.
With Germany, the greatest Continental Power, allied to Britain, the greatest
Colonial Power, another world war would become an impossibility.
The advantages to be gained on all sides by such a partnership are

incalculable.
The German Army, the British Navy, and the two Air Forces combined would
police the world and keep “peace in our time”.
***
I can hardly do better than to end by quoting a passage from the Führer’s
speech to the Reichstag on January 30 of this year:
“I have stated over and over again that there is no German, and above all, no
National Socialist, who even in his most secret thoughts has the intention of
causing the British Empire any kind of difficulties.
“From England, too, the voices of men who think reasonably and calmly
express a similar attitude with regard to Germany.
“It would be a blessing for the whole world if mutual confidence and co-
operation could be established between the two peoples.”
–Unity Mitford
Well, Miss Unity Mitford has had her say… And now we’d like to know
what YOU think about it all. Can we trust in a real friendship with
Germany? Remember Hitler has once again broken his word of
honour!
Address your views to “Hitler,” c/o “Daily Mirror,” Fetcher-lane, E.C.4.

We will pay 10s. 6d. for each letter printed.
TRANSCRIBED FROM UNITY MITFORD’S WHAT MISS MITFORD WOULD LIKE TO SEE (MARCH
18, 1939), THE DAILY MIRROR, P.17.
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argument is not particularly remarkable. It is essentially a repetition of German foreign policy

depiction in popular history or in biographies on the ‘Mitford Sisters’ is as some combination of

along with the full article.

What Miss Mitford Would Like To See

First published in The Daily Mirror, 18 March 1939

The Daily Mirror opens this page to-day

In 1935 the Naval Pact between Germany

Many of these apparently impossible dreams have already been realised.

By reason of her geographical and historical position, Germany is not so well

Possession of overseas colonies necessitates a powerful navy. And Germany’s

Apart from these practical considerations, there is another and equally

Humanly speaking, friendship between England and Germany is the most

The Englishman or woman is always hospitably welcomed in Germany.

The real interests of Britain and Germany do not clash.

And such an alliance would be a blessing for the whole world.

The advantages to be gained on all sides by such a partnership are

Address your views to “Hitler,” c/o “Daily Mirror,” Fetcher-lane, E.C.4.

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