English Translation

27.3.1940 The leader of Prague-Bubentfch of the SD section of Prague Sachfenveg Fernfprecher 77444 I To the Secretary of State, il-Group leader Frank m.d.Please take note. and the S D betn Reichsprotekto 2.a.d. in Bohemia and Moravia. 4-group leader H e y d ich Eing.: 28. MRZ.1940 1.5/0.40. Berlin Tgb. Nr.... 2078 Betr.: Article "One Year Protectorate" in the Black Corps No. 12 of 21 March 1940 Ann.: 14 From the annexes it can be clearly seen what echo the article of the Black Corps found in the Czech press. The Czech newspapers have mostly brought the report of the correspondent office "Prague newspaper service". Only the "Večerní čeké Slovo" No. 69, 22.3.l940 leaves the part "From the very first beginnings ...." to "... don't forget this understanding prayer" and the third edition of the "Poledni list" Nr. 81, 22.03.40 the places "The Hanak ...." until ".... A translation of the PZD article from the České Slovo is added. The article spoke quickly in Prague immediately after the appearance of the Black Corps and caused a considerable stir in all Czech circles. The Black Corps was already out of print in the afternoon hours. -2- SHX$