English Translation

- 3 - 46 policy had been contradicted by their now given account of the kidnapping of the Duce with their earlier reports. If the Ducé had been abducted after an unknown place of residence, it would be interesting to know where General Kesselring wanted to have handed over the gift of the Fuhrer to the Duc. In different circles one also asks why decisive measures W were not taken on the part of the Duce in time against the drive to the Monarchist and General Sclique known to him. OV - IT The occupation of Dalmatia and the coastal country by Croatian troops was noted by the German population everywhere with approval. One refers to the high value of the Croatian soldier and sees in the measures of Croatia a deserving circumcision of the "great mad tendencies of Italian imperialism" (e.g. Pilsen, Budweis, Königgrätz, Brno, Prague). A preceding reclassification of South Tyrol to Germany is hardly doubted. In contrast to these views, which are generally evidenced by a firm voice, there are only a few alarming statements. Women in particular are subject to even stronger mood swings, especially those who come into contact with the Czech population in daily traffic and rush into the high tide of Czech whisper propaganda. Most of the fears are expressed regarding our German troops in southern Italy. The news of the landing of Anglo-American forces near Naples has reinforced them. Furthermore, the protectorate is feared to be intensified air attacks on the eastern mark, southern Germany uni. Concerns are also raised over and over again regarding the strength of our other allies. In particular, the attitude of Hungary is cast into doubt.