English Translation

13 - 2 - the support of German troops is indispensable. Duuche Stukas had to be used as well. The greater part of Bosnia is no longer under control. The train connection between Zagreb and Belgrade exists, but a traffic with cars on the road to Belgrade is too endangered. It is hoped that the approaching winter will drive the Serbian and communist gangs away from the mountains and the forests, and the final overthrow of the Soviet Union will bring the local communist movement back to a halt. The Croatian government has come up against rumours as if the unrest is being promoted by the Italian side in order to find a pretext for the further occupation of Croatia. However, it is a fact that the Italian occupation takes place in the occupied territories of those sections of the population that had been oppressed by the Ustaša. On the Croatian side, there is serious fear that Italy will take part in a bland occupation of the whole of Croatia. It is assumed that Germany will not resuscitate such an application of Italy. It may be right that we have reasons for Italian wishes at present. It is to be doubted, however, that Berlin has already made a firm decision in this regard. Things are likely to be suspended for the time being. Hungary also makes claims that require careful treatment. The article "Croats and Serbs" in the Vienna edition of the "Völkischer Beobachter" of 25 September is significant. The last paragraph of this article is a powerful warning to the Croatian address. So the questionable inner situation is joined by the feeling of political uncertainty. More open than ./.