English Translation

Security Service of the Reichsführers-44 Prag-Bubentsch, 9.9.1943. Sachsenweg 67 SD-Leitsabteilung Prag Telexor 774-44 Pers.Ref.Dr.Zu/Me. To the 710 9 4-Obergruppenführer Minister of State K.H. Frank B CS Prag. AS G o Betr.: Symptoms of Italy's capitulation to the German population in Bohemia and Moravia. Vorg.: Ohne.- PEC With the German people in Bohemia, Moravia, a first news of the capitization of Italy in SUNIG caused the surprise that was pronounced yesterday night hours and this morning first T5 don's. Although in recent times rumours of Italy's special peace efforts have been circulating, the rapid occurrence of this event has nevertheless affected us. The first mood-drainings were, in various ways, mainly he 'beyond those population circles, which heard of the events not by radio, but only by the rumors, somewhat dismayed. Especially women and those who do not have independent political judgment, strong concerns, especially with regard to our troops in Italy and the whole future. Also regarding the reliability of our other allies, fears became loud (e.g. Iglau, Pilsen). from this mood spread the fear that an air attack on the industrial area of Moravian-Ostrava could be expected on the 9th or 10th. Also in scattered German circles (OLB Iglau, Moravian Ostrau ) the first news triggered the capitulation of Italy's fears. d b.w. 141