To form an Administration of this scale and complexity is a serious undertaking in itself, but it must be remembered that we are in the preliminary stage of one of the greatest battles in history, that we are in action at many other points in Norway and in Holland, that we have to be prepared in the Mediterranean, that the air battle is continuous and that many preparations, such as have been indicated by my Hon. Friend below the Gangway, have to be made here at home.
What does Churchill mean by "in action" in this passage?
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Britain has an active military presence in Norway and Holland.
Britain has an active military presence in Norway and Holland.
Britain is considering attacking both Norway and Holland.
Britain is considering attacking both Norway and Holland.
Britain has active agents and spies in Norway and Holland.
Britain has active agents and spies in Norway and Holland.
Britain has active diplomats trying to keep the peace in Norway and Holland.
Britain has active diplomats trying to keep the peace in Norway and Holland.
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In this passage, when Churchill refers to "in action" in relation to Norway and Holland, he means that Britain has an active military presence in those locations. This indicates that British forces are currently engaged in military operations or conflict in those areas, rather than merely planning or considering actions. Therefore, the correct response is:
Britain has an active military presence in Norway and Holland.
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