STÁTNÍ TAJEMNÍK U ŘÍŠSKÉHO PROTEKTORA V ČECHÁCH A NA MORAVĚ, PRAHA, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501 Page 89 · 89 of 283
THE SECRETARY TO THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501
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- 2 - The newspapers write there: In Norway there are neither parties nor political differences, only the hatred against Hitler, the hatred of his occupation army. - The Norwegians have looked Hitler through. They have learned to laugh at the action and activity of the Nazis. They laugh at the seasick attempts of the Nazis to hold costume rehearsals on the Norwegian coast for the invasion of England, they laugh about the evil butts of the German specialists xxüx for robbery and looting etc... London afternoon: Greek Army report: Our offensive was continued on real fronts. After fierce fighting, our troops broke the enemy's resistance and were able to advance to a considerable depth. Our advanced units could enter Pogradetz. 6 guns and other war material were captured. In Athens it is explained that around Pogradets a modern fortification line was laid out by the Italians, which was taken in the bayonet fight. Apparently the Italians wanted to keep this fortress belt over the winter. The Italians are now building a new resistance line in front of Elbassan. On the other fronts there is peace. In the south section a particularly meaningful staretegic advance of the Greeks is reported, Noueres is not yet known, The Italian have strong. Reinforcements are used. The Zahi of the Italian. In spite of this, the Italians are still forced to retreat. N.Y. Times writes: The failed operation in Greece seems to have done Mussolini only for political reasons. Strategically, the season and the terrain were unfavorable. Luftwaffe with the army could not develop here. The aim of the Duce seems to have been to raise his weakened prestige. Moreover, he had to make some loot, because Hitler does not want to satisfy his wishes with regard to France. However, his greed has only harmed Italine. His connections are now openly exposed to the British attacks, England has received advantageous naval bases, of which it will lead to severe sightings against Italy. Germany will be forced to find ways to help Italy. The Italian lowlands have strengthened the attitude of Bulgaria and Yugoslavia awien. Germany had to change its policy towards Turkey and is now facing threats. However, Turkey concentrates strong forces in Thrace and clearly shows a firm stance. An offensive for Germany is difficult in the Danube region. The terrain in winter is difficult and German troops would have to reckon with the hostility of the Balkan peoples. If Hitler were to be prevented by these difficulties, an indirect aid by means of refugees and arms supplies would still have to be provided. Mussolini's progress was not a relief for the West, because there must be a decision. Brit. Luftwaffe attacked Brindisi on Friday at night. The British destroyer Juvelin ? was attacked by German machines on the way from the naval battle where he was slightly torpedoed. However, he shot down 3 of the attackers. - 3 -