GERMAN STATE MINISTRY FOR CHECH AND MORAV, PRAGUE (1906) 1939 - 1945 (1965), inv. 716, sig. 110-5/5 (damaged)

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Beredn, 21 Febr. 1945 Grünewald, Wangenheimstr.47 An den dye de Kreisleitung Königgrätz, Königglätz Dear Sir Circle Leader ! I refer to my telephone conversation with you and note : At the order of the chief of the 4 main ante, I have to set up two tank hunting bataiz e in Eupel and for this reason it is necessary that the eFamiien Eupeln have to leave immediately, as the premises which will become cold are urgently needed for the formation of leaders and sub-leaders. The immediate eviction must be ordered, as there is no delay due to the frontal situation. I regret to say that, although you know my order, you are opposed to my order and wish to confiscate it. On your part, it remains to be considered which measure is the more urgent one. To the excitement mentioned by Ehnen among the interpretations there the following : 1.) The bridge head Brieg berüht almost the sudetenGerman border, so that the establishment of 2 tank hunting battalions is an absolutely military necessity. 2.) The becoming aware of this hatred among the local population brings m.E. 3.) In order to have helped the whole circle, there should be no doubt, although I must have the impression, b.w.