English Translation

Copy for the ministerial office inister telex 18. APR. 1945 of 17.4.1945 16.40 Uhr No. 05339/41 Secret Command State Minister for Bohemia and Moravia OKH orders: The designation of Brno as a fortress has been abolished by the Führer. The decisive importance of Brno in any case requires the unconditional holding of this space.- About the occupation of the fortress Brno including the fortress troops was ordered with H.Gr. Mitte I A No. 2294/45 g of 16.4.1945. ObKdo.H.Gr, Mitte I No. 2274/45 gKdos. gez. Bennecke Oberstltn.i.G. m A-42i/45q.2d Y53/45