English Translation

The German Minister of State Prag I, 18 February 1944 for Bohemia and Moravia Abt. VIII/5 Secret GRS No. 14 Subject: Air protection tunnels for industrial vessels a 23 FEB 1944 1.) Note On the possibility to produce underground cavities for relocations in the immediate turbulence of Prague, a meeting was held with the Minister of the State on 4 February 1984. The reason for this was the presence of a larger cavity in Cenomansandstein near Klichow. By the district geologist Dr. Martini was argued that the cenomansandstein was suitable for the production of larger cavities, such as those required by industry in lengths of about 1 00 m, the width of l0-15 m and the height of up to l0 m, and that only smaller rooms for air protection purposes could be recommended in this stone. In a preliminary report, Dr. Martini then explained the possibilities of the installation of larger tunnels in limestone and in attached maps the places where above limestone is to be marked. These places were created by Dr. Martini and I visited, namely in the Berauntal between Tetin and the quarries below Srbst and at the lower course of the creek valleys that flow from both sides (especially Katschakbachtal) where in several places very large underground cavities with lo O00-den of m2 can be produced. In the immediate vicinity of Prague there is the Barandow Rock and the old Prokop quarry near Kohlfelden (Hlubočepy). The latter prefers to have a track connection with a loading ramp already. In addition, there is a large working area directly in front of the rock for the installation of factory buildings. At the suggestion of General Hernekamp of the Arms Inspection I negotiated with Chief Director Dr. Pohl of the Škoda-Nerks for the nature and size of the necessary tunnels. This gives the length of the tunnels with about 100 m, mC-12/44g