English Translation

A b s c h r i f t . 20 September 1939. London : Reuter : "In key circles it is stated that a revolutionary movement began in Bohemia and Moravia on September 17. This movement preceded a workers' demonstration in Prague, which developed Samatag Nacht in severe clashes between the population and the German authorities, in particular SS men. Firearms were used by both sides.It is said that the losses on both sides were considerable. Between the 17th and the 19th, street fights took place in different cities in Bohemia and Moravia, among others in Pardubice, Pribram, Pilsen, Tabor, Pisek and Brno. In Brno, part of the German population took part in the Czechs. The Slovak garrisons revolted in Ruzomberok, Zilina, Trencin. About 15 ooo soldiers were disarmed when the German authorities realized that it was not a sporadic uplift, but an organized movement. Unconsidered measures were taken immediately. The list of detainees is several thousand prisoners of executions hundreds. These repressive measures do not seem to have had the intended effect. The fight against superior forces and ruthless violence continues, with courage determination. The fact that this is not just a momentary insurrection is evident from the fact that the parties involved show unity, determination and discipline. Those who had no gun seized whatever was at hand. Workers' women in Prague were content with wooden slats, which were provided with nails to strike the enemy. During the fight, it was hard and without a break. There was no mercy on either side. During the revolt significant material damage was done. Wich- tige railway bridges and traffic roads were demolished, fire stations destroyed. Railway material destroyed, and important factories destroyed with bombs, as well as the machines". R. 11/8t,L