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The wedge that the Germans attempted to drive in western Europe was less dangerous in actual terms of winning the war than the wedges which they are continually attempting to drive between ourselves and our allies.
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Roosevelt discusses the strategic dangers posed by German attempts to create divisions among the Allies, emphasizing the importance of solidarity.
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