English Translation

d The Wehrmacht authorised Prague, 14 January 1942. at the Reichsprotektor in Bohemia and Mäheen dos S aatafghtetäcs 1 lei prdiehos The head of the General Staff in vchmen and mähren. Eing. 16.JAN. 1942 To Mr. Chief Governmental Councillor Dr. G i e s Personal speaker at the State Secretary at the Imperial Protector in Bohemia, Moravia, Prague. Betr.: Ski collection. Since dana da m arose that in the ski collections the skis were bought in places, in some cases the ski was taken as a donation. This condition is due to the fact that the following measures were carried out over time: a) For several months, according to the Reichsleistungsgesetz, the ski and accessories have been confiscated by the manufacturer and distributor Pirmen. (b) in recent months, skis and accessories were also purchased by individual persons in the Reichsgebiet. As the number recorded was not sufficient, the W.B. on l8.12.4l received the order for the accelerated purchase of at least lo.ooo pieces from private individuals of the Protectorate. This measure began on 20.12.4l. The implementation of this project was prepared by the Reichsprotektor's units I 2 a and I 2 c. It was completed on 8.l.42. c) As a result of a change in the situation on the Eastern Front, it could be seen at the end of December that there was a further considerable need beyond the amounts incurred, i.e. a) and b). The Wehrmacht commander informed the Secretary of State of this on l2.l.42. Pir the Plenipotentiary Cliny The Chief of the General Staff I9 Obstlt.i. Genst. St.BA-17/46