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(d) The British have followed a policy of keeping King Peter practically a
prisoner. King Peter verified newspaper accounts reporting this fact, although he was forced to
refute them publicly at the time.
The foregoing factors, as well as his desire to affect American and British policy in favor of
General Mihailovic and to expedite his marriage were responsible for his wishing to go back to
London.
The agreed policy of the Purich cabinet and King Peter is the backing of General
Mihailovic not only as a force opposed to the Nazis but also as a guarantee of Peter's ultimate
return to the Yugoslav throne. They are also agreed on the. policy of securing material assistance
for Mihailovic. King Peter is of the opinion that the American and British policy of allowing the
Soviet Union to take the initiative will result in the Anglo-Americans losing