Hi to mac44 and kettledrum -
Early7risers is right. Absolutely brilliant as well. Have to start a recharge on my brain's battery cells later today. Just couldnt see "arise," although t stares me in the face now. Thank you both.
Hi kettledrum - Clues 2 and 3 fit but Clue No. I does not fit as it is _O_T (The letter o comes from a clue "reference to Germany by past generations of Germans," which I have completed as Motherland???).
Your help appreciated.