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Hitler's Danzig Plans.

Authors :
Tabouis, Genevieve
Source :
New Republic; 8/23/39, Vol. 100 Issue 1290, p67-68, 2p
Publication Year :
1939

Abstract

Focuses on German Dictator Adolf Hitler's plans for an attack on Danzig and Poland. Report that these plans call for an intensive surprise attack by the Reich Army one hundred kilometers south of the Free City, the full width of the Corridor and some sixty kilometers broad, in an attempt to join East and West Prussia, Germany, thus cutting off Poland from the sea; Conviction of Hitler that the Cabinets of London, England and Paris, France, are less decided to go to war than they were last September, even though they have formed an alliance with Poland; Declaration of the highest generals in the Reich Army that the German Army can now maintain a war on all fronts at the same time, for it is stronger than in 1914 through its Italian and Japanese allies, who will certainly fulfill their obligations, especially at the outset; Report that about July 14, 1931, Hitler outlined to his collaborators the diplomatic strategy be intended to employ to achieve his ends; Report that during the afternoon of August 2, Hitler undertook a series of military measures corresponding to this future diplomatic move; Information on orders given by Hitler on the night of August 2, to begin the preparations of the secret protocol of the German-Italian-Japanese pact; Reasons behind Hitler's decision; Report that Hitler judged that in the circumstances, time was working against him and if victory were to smile on him, he must strike at once.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00286583
Volume :
100
Issue :
1290
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
New Republic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
15036605