English Translation

94 Appendix 1 to Instructions No. 20 Paragraph 9 v.5.12.39. M E R K B L A T D for the behaviour of the German soldier in the occupied territory in Poland. The German soldier is in the Occupied Territory of the Representant of the Germany Empire and its power. He should feel as such and act accordingly. This position alone is justified in ensuring due respect for the German army in the foreign country. Every insult and attack on the German Wehrmacht and the German people must be punished with the sharpest means. The German soldier must never forget that the civilian population, as far as it is not an Angchörige deutscher Volkstums or the other minorities, such as the Slonsaken in the Teschener Land and the Kashube in West Prussia, is concerned with him, even with apparent friendship inwardly hostile manner. It is particularly incompatible with the honour and dignity of the German soldier, given the atrocities committed by the Poles, if he comes into contact with the civilian population more than necessary, especially for the Verkchr with the female part of the population. The behaviour against the Jews does not require any special mention for the soldier of the National Socialist Rciches. On the other hand, I expect the German soldier to be correct, impeccable appearance in the public sphere and firm disciplin Any excessive gonof of alcohol is to be avoided; excesses are to be punished sharply. Honesty in business traffic is a matter of course. It is dishonorable, from the campaign personal advantages - -