STÁTNÍ TAJEMNÍK U ŘÍŠSKÉHO PROTEKTORA V ČECHÁCH A NA MORAVĚ, PRAHA, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501 Page 209 · 209 of 283
THE SECRETARY TO THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501
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208 Division IV Strictly confidential! Radio group Only for personal broadcasting and Helldienst. Use of service! Jn own responsibility 2/j to destroy! Test no. ( § 353 c RSTGB ). t.a.d Reports of 28 October 194o. To note: Undetectable transmitter reported in English w.40. Language, that Mussolini will meet with Pétain! Lo n d o n - English. Even before the Jnvasion, the Jtaliens attempted to find a de-criminalization and spoke of clashes on the Greek-Albanian border, which, however, was misrepresented by Athens. Jn Athens was declared to be clashes of Albanians caused by Albanian patriots. - The Roman radio reported from Tirana that an aircraft of unknown nationality had dropped pber South Albania leaflets, in which the population was called to revolt. Jtalien has declared 3 times in the last 1 2 months that it will respect the independence and the integrity of Greece. On 1 7 April l939 Chamberlain, the brit. The government had decided that if an action were to be taken to threaten Greece's independence and to resist the Greek government, the British government would be obliged to provide support to Greece. As early as August, a propaganda campaign began in Jtalien against Greece, when there was talk of the abuse and killing of Albanians. Then, a Greek light cruiser was also torpedoed by an Italian submarine. However, Greece still strictly adhered to its neutrality. However, it took precautionary measures in which it mobilized part of its armed forces and laid mines in the Gulf of Arka. Brit, the government has anticipated the possibility of an unprovoked attack on Greece and it can be assumed that details of the aid to Greece have already been prepared. - It is assumed that an official statement on the new development will soon be published in London. - Jn London has caused no surprise to Jtalien's attack. It was known that the Axis forces would attempt to replace another front for the failed offensive against England. Nor is there any doubt that Hitler has planned a peace offensive against England in the last few days. He hoped for the cooperation of France and Spain to influence the US. His hopes were destroyed by Hull's declarations. Therefore, Hitler has now begun to tackle his replacement campaign in the eastern Mediterranean. One has to wait and see if he will take a push in the western Mediterranean with French Hilfey later audh. However, it is also necessary to wait for what attitude Spain will take. The steps of the Axis Nights are based on the prevailing need to achieve a success and to break through the British blockade. London is full of enthusiasm for the brave spirit of the Greeks, you have joined the heroic peoples who prefer the Hampf of bondage.