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immediate state-directing positions to whom the Reich-Ministers belong according to the present constitutional law. The Fuehrer and Reich-Chancellor is at the top of the Reich-Cabinet. He hands down the directives for the overall operation of the Government and the basic principles for the various departments. A number... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1774-PS :Excerpt from Huber's "Organizational Laws of the Greater German Reich" | 450 | 950 |
Reich Bureaus act as direct advisers and collaborators of the Fuehrer in their department without being members of the Reich-Government by authority of their office. A privy cabinet council, to advise the Fuehrer in the basic problems of foreign policy, has been created by the decree of 4 February 1938 (RGBI I 112). Th... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1774-PS :Excerpt from Huber's "Organizational Laws of the Greater German Reich" | 900 | 1,400 |
All projects of politically important laws have to be submitted to the Deputy commander for the Fuehrer for his preliminary examination. He naturally has the power to propose laws from his side. His influence on the administration affects particularly the selection of personnel. All appointments to be made by the Fuehr... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1774-PS :Excerpt from Huber's "Organizational Laws of the Greater German Reich" | 1,350 | 1,850 |
bureaucratic system does not permit the collaborators to develop a sense of enjoying responsible action and power of resolution and prevents genuine deliberation, the prerequisite of which is independence of the advisor. This is characteristic of an administrative state, where everything depends on the authoritarian te... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1774-PS :Excerpt from Huber's "Organizational Laws of the Greater German Reich" | 1,800 | 2,300 |
This technical reason for maintaining the counter-signature was rendered unnecessary with the assumption of the presidential powers by the Fuehrer. Today, it is not necessary any more according to constitutional law. The decrees of the Fuehrer have legal force, even if they are not counter-signed by a Reich-Minister. S... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1774-PS :Excerpt from Huber's "Organizational Laws of the Greater German Reich" | 2,250 | 2,750 |
affairs, it is self-evident that the Fuehrer needs the advice, the suggestions, and the proposals of his collaborators; political leadership is impossible without reliable collaborators. The Ministers are responsible to the Fuehrer by their oath for competent and reliable counsel and preparation of his decisions. This ... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1774-PS :Excerpt from Huber's "Organizational Laws of the Greater German Reich" | 2,700 | 2,910 |
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not consult a Jew doctor! And particularly not a German girl! Many a girl that went to a Jew doctor to be cured, found disease and disgrace!" When Inge had entered the waiting room, she experienced an extraordinary incident. From the doctor's consulting room she could hear the sound of crying. She heard the voice of a ... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1778-PS :Excerpt from Hiemer'sThe Poisonous Mushroom | 450 | 950 |
us laugh. Then again he became most serious, and it was so quiet in the hall that one could hear a needle drop. He talked of the Jews and their horrible crimes. He talked of the serious danger which Judaism is for the whole world. "Without a solution of the Jewish question there will be no salvation of mankind". That i... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1778-PS :Excerpt from Hiemer'sThe Poisonous Mushroom | 900 | 1,132 |
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C. and myself to come to his apartment. He tells us that the Fuehrer's order is to the effect that military pressure by shamming military action should be kept up until the 15th. Proposals for these deceptive maneuvers are drafted and submitted to the Fuehrer by telephone for approval. 14 February: At 2:40 o'clock the ... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1780-PS :Excerpts from General Jodl's Handwritten Diary, February 1937-August 1939 | 450 | 950 |
No. 1 of the Fuehrer is given on 11 March at 2:00 without signature; at 1300 hours with his signature. The Army is joined by the SS Military Units (V. T.) by regiments, 40,000 men of the police, and the Totenkopf Unit Upper-Bavaria as second wave. 1700 hours: The Navy has ordered all ships back home. 1800 hours: Schusc... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1780-PS :Excerpts from General Jodl's Handwritten Diary, February 1937-August 1939 | 900 | 1,400 |
that we must do it this year and the opinion of the army that we cannot do it as yet, as most certainly the Western Powers will interfere and we are not as yet equal to them. 10 August: The Army chiefs and the chiefs of the Air Force groups, Lt.Col. Jeschonnek and myself are ordered to the Berghof. After dinner the Fue... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1780-PS :Excerpts from General Jodl's Handwritten Diary, February 1937-August 1939 | 1,350 | 1,850 |
moment, it is up to them. Germany, however, will never play the role of arbitrator between them and Poland. The Hungarians agree; but they believe that, when the issue arises, a period of 48 hours would be indispensable to them to find out Yugoslavia's attitude. 6 September: Chief of General Staff, General of Artillery... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1780-PS :Excerpts from General Jodl's Handwritten Diary, February 1937-August 1939 | 1,800 | 2,300 |
the Reichenau Army and their place would be taken by two other divisions [3 words illegible]. 11 September: In the afternoon conference with Secretary of State Jahnke from the Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda on imminent common tasks. The joint preparations for refutation [Wiederlegung] of our own violat... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1780-PS :Excerpts from General Jodl's Handwritten Diary, February 1937-August 1939 | 2,250 | 2,750 |
said to have accepted unconditionally." 1245 hours: Department heads are informed and directive is given to continue preparation for "Green", but nevertheless to get ready with everything necessary for a peaceful penetration. Orders to the Ic and Ib of Navy High Command and Chief of General Staff of the Air Force; Gene... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1780-PS :Excerpts from General Jodl's Handwritten Diary, February 1937-August 1939 | 2,700 | 3,200 |
where they can arrive in the assembly area by 30 September. 28 September: Stapf (?) reports about a conference with Goering where the latter states that a Great War can hardly be avoided any longer. It may last 7 years, and we will win it. 1700 hours: Tension relaxes. The Fuehrer has decided on a conference with Chambe... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1780-PS :Excerpts from General Jodl's Handwritten Diary, February 1937-August 1939 | 3,150 | 3,478 |
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or to "training centers in their own area", and that deportation to Germany should take place only when the deportees are on probation and in less serious cases. In view of the Armed Forces Operations Staff this proposal does not take sufficient account of the severity required and leads to a comparison with the treatm... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1786-PS :War Diary of the Deputy Chief of the Armed Forces Operations Staff, 14 March 1943 | 450 | 740 |
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possible since the French/British Army is not yet ready. Intention of attacking through Belgium and Holland (at least southern part) is cartain from the start. From the very beginning it is the Fuehrer's idea not to repeat the Schlieffen-plan but to attack in approximately a west-north western direction through Belgium... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1796-PS :War Diary Notes, Compiled 7 April 1941 | 450 | 950 |
of surprise, therefore motorized units which are still all located at home will be moved up to the Rhine in order not to betray to the enemy the imminent beginning of the attack, by the moving up to the front. e. Capture of the bridges at Maastricht and of the Fort Eben Emael, since destruction of the bridges would ren... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1796-PS :War Diary Notes, Compiled 7 April 1941 | 900 | 1,400 |
The "Sofortfall" remains in effect. The Fuehrer makes up his mind to utilize the Danish and Norwegian space for the German warfare. The Fuehrer considers what possibilities exist for forming new units. The setting up of the division's 7th and 8th wave is then ordered. Source: Nazi Conspiracy and Aggression Volume IV Of... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1796-PS :War Diary Notes, Compiled 7 April 1941 | 1,350 | 1,517 |
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means of existence of any kind can be left to the Bolshevisk enemy in the fighting zone. All such installations as housing accommodation, transport facilities and food stocks must be destroyed or removed. The population in these districts will therefore be deprived of the basis for their existence so that in order to b... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1800-PS :Preliminary Report on Germany's Crimes Against Norway [Prepared by the Royal Norwegian Government.] | 450 | 799 |
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Relative to an attack against all ships, found between the English East Coast and the English mine fields, as desired by air, the Foreign Office is still to be consulted and Admiral Schuster, Chief Air Force, 1700 hours, states in that matter that he does not want any exception. Italian and Japanese ships to be conside... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 450 | 950 |
transports. This will only replace the loss. 4 February: Will the Court-Martial be re-activated? Bodenschatz: Army Group C should not get out of hand [Keinen zauber machen] on minus-1 day. Fuehrer gives his agreement that 225 trains in position of readiness may be used for other purposes by the chief of transportation ... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 900 | 1,400 |
Thus, the Air Forces does not want to anticipate, but prefers start at night. Planes shall not fly over Luettich and Eben Emael in order to avoid any alarm there. 113,000 trucks driving in the W 45,000 of them are suited for Armed Forces. We are able to produce 4000 trucks. Fuehrer states, all the iron has been taken a... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 1,350 | 1,850 |
decide to stand still. I don't believe it. At 17:30 hours Col. v. Greifenberg and Lt. Col. Heusniger are summoned to discuss these questions. The Fuehrer disapproves of the wearing of regular army uniforms by persons who are not members of the army or the Fuehrer's headquarters. Recommends taking care of motor vehicles... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 1,800 | 2,300 |
has given orders for large-scale preparations for offensive. Fortress [Fest] drill of "Grafemvoeln". Special security by counterintelligence coordination of press. Brief reports in the provincial newspapers for enemy intelligence service. Request authorization to land at Myden with a load of machines. Alternative prepa... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 2,250 | 2,750 |
one of newly promoted commanding generals with his staff as leader. Fuehrer approves. Chief of Army reports about problems of organization. 20 February: Discussion and consideration how case "Weser Exercise" is to be carried through. Equipment is to be taken on board ships ahead of the troops. Designation of units depe... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 2,700 | 3,200 |
Engel informs about inquiry results Todt and Schmundt. The latter calls long distance from Munich. Fuehrer has ordered completion of Eagle's Nest for Armed Forces Operational Staff and Air Force. [Zug] (air group [?]) Heinrich will have to stay east of the Rhine. Army High Command as strongly as possible in forests. Of... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 3,150 | 3,650 |
strong group at Copenhagen and detailed elaboration in which way the individual coastal batteries are to be overpowered. Commander-in-Chief of Air Forces is instructed to make out immediately the order for Army, Navy, and Air Force, and Chief "WZ" order concerning increasing of the staff. According to my proposal outfi... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 3,600 | 4,100 |
110 officers of the Air Force had been consulted in advance. Such subordination is intolerable. Mad at General K I certify this error. Chief of the Armed Forces High Command is informed that General Rundstedt is supposed to feel sick. Intend to talk about it with Commander-in-Chief of the Army. If it is true, v.R. woul... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 4,050 | 4,550 |
me about the preparations for W and submits the schedule. Fuehrer does not appear at table. In the evening of March 8th, I again bring seriousness of the gasoline situation to the attention of the Chief of the Armed Forces High Command. Nothing efficacious has been done to improve the situation. Industry regularly uses... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 4,500 | 5,000 |
would have started with neutrality violation. At noon, Colin Rosz visits the Fuehrer. Interesting explanations about Japan-China and Russia. 15 March: Fuehrer wants the following material for the conference with the Duce on March 18th: 1. Large-scale map of the distribution of our own forces (207 divisions). 2. Maps ab... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 4,950 | 5,450 |
and Hoermann [?] No success. At noon, the Fuehrer signs an order which appoints Todt as Minister for Ordnance. Wedel is instructed by the Chief of the Armed Forces High Command to celebrate the 40th anniversary of service by the Commander-in-Chief of the Army in a modest way only. The achievements of individual persona... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 5,400 | 5,900 |
mistaken navigation. But it may also be a mistake made in translation. Individual naval officers seem to be lukewarm concerning the Weser exercise and need stimulus. The three chiefs von Falkenhorst are also pondering matters, which are none of their business. Kranke sees more disadvantages than advantages. In the even... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 5,850 | 6,350 |
hours that the 3 ships have instructions how to act against Norwegians. I immediately instruct Councillor of Legation Hewel in order to inform the Foreign Minister what the situation is, in case one of the ships of the leading echelon should be examined by Norwegians. The Chief of the Armed Forces High Command also inf... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 6,300 | 6,800 |
in Oslo. Bluecher sinks after a heroic fight. Commanding Admiral and Commander 103 (Kdr 103) of it, on deck up to the last moment, swim to land. Luetzow has to take over lead and lower boats. Heavy fighting for coastal fortifications. Fortress Christiansand fought to surrender by planes and Karlsruhe. 10 April: Chief o... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 6,750 | 7,250 |
Fleet [Grossadmiral] with Admiralty Staff Officer from Narvik who reports verbally about his experiences in Narvik. Each piece of bad news leads to the worst fears. Chief of Air-Force and of L IH [Army Air-Forces?] presents an evaluation of the situation I fully agree to. I present to the Fuehrer this and the proof tha... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 7,200 | 7,700 |
instructs him alone. It is doubtful, if it will be possible to limit him to the activity of a Civilian Commissar [Zivilkommissar], as I suggest it; we will have to talk to him personally. 20 April: Fuehrer's birthday. Chief of the Armed Forces High Command and the Supreme Commanders congratulate. All the tempests has q... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 7,650 | 8,150 |
3d mountain and 69th division are at the disposal of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army. Fuehrer talks to Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force. a. Anti-aircraft reinforcements for Stavanger. b. Bombers for ground fighting in Oslo, Fighters for ground fighting in Oslo. In the evening Lieutenant-Colonel von Lossberg retur... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 8,100 | 8,600 |
the Reich Chancellery, where Fuehrer formulates the government statement together with Foreign Minister. It will be published on the 27 April: Fuehrer voices intention to start with case "Yellow" between 1st and 7th May. I point out that the Air Force and the Transportation Chief have to be initially notified 3 days ah... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 8,550 | 9,050 |
the strong echelonment in depth [Tiefenstaffelung] of the bridge position near Moerdyk and north of it. Air Force is to get order on the 3rd at noon, whether to guide in [einweisen] or not to guide in, that whether means to use or not to use parachutists and airborne units. 3 May: After evaluation of weather, Fuehrer d... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 9,000 | 9,500 |
the Vatican to Brussels permits the deduction that treason has been committed by a German personality who left Berlin for Rome on April 29th. Fuehrer again emphasizes that the greatest achievement of endurance [Dauerleistung] is that of the foot-slogging combatsoldier. 8 May: Alarming news from Holland, canceling of fu... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 9,450 | 9,950 |
16 May: Fuehrer insists very much on transfer of all armored and mechanized units from Army Group B to A, and on speediest bringing up of strong reserves behind the 4th and 12th army. OKH gives orders to pull these units out from B and to add them via F ... to the fifteenth corps as new Armored Group Hoeppner. Accordin... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 9,900 | 10,400 |
of the sea coast. 2. Sudden thrust forward between Oise and sea, until Seine river is reached. 3. Principal Attack on both sides of Reims in south-westerly direction, accompained on the right flank east of Paris by heavy forces. 4. For secondary reasons penetration of the Maginot line by lighter forces between St. Avol... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 10,350 | 10,850 |
May: Chief of the Armed Forces High Command decides after that to fly to Army Group A in Charleville early on the 22nd. Brings back a report much more pleasant than the situation map indicates. It becomes apparent that Headquarters of 4th Army has ordered General Kluge to commit the Ist Army Corps south of Sombre, so t... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 10,800 | 11,300 |
and the Commander in Chief of the Army about the situation. It becomes obvious, that the surrounded enemy is no longer capable of concerted action. Situation in the East becomes threatening because of Russian concentration of forces against Bessarabia. 25 May: In the morning the Commander-in-Chief of the Army arrived a... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1809-PS :General Jodl's Diary (Armed Forces Operational Staff) from 1 February to 26 May 1940 | 11,250 | 11,750 |
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This also justifies the subordination to the party of the organizations concerned with the welfare of the people, besides the inclusion of people in the affiliates of the party, the SA, SS, NSKK, the Hitler Youth, the NS Womanhood, the NS German Student Association and the NS German "Dozentenbund" [University teachers ... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1814-PS :Organization Book of the NSDAP, Editions of 1936, 1938, and 1940 | 450 | 950 |
Fuehrer principle, which assumes complete responsibility, to assume that the Leader of a sub-division, as well as of an affiliated organization, would be in the position to guarantee beyond a professional and factual responsibility the political and ideological attitude of all the sub-leaders down to the smallest unit ... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1814-PS :Organization Book of the NSDAP, Editions of 1936, 1938, and 1940 | 900 | 1,321 |
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the Stapostellen, and of those who are conducting the intelligence proper of the Nachrichtendienst. I then intend, at the end of June, to summon all these specialists to a conference [Arbeitstagung] in Berlin, at which they will receive important instructions for the carrying-out of their work. Signed Mueller Beglaubig... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1815-PS :On the Study and Treatment of Church Politics, 1941 | 450 | 950 |
3, have been noted down and field. The main aim and object of the conference has been to familiarize the specialists as thoroughly as possible with their material, and, by stimulating their interest, enable them to fulfill their duties to the best of their ability. Nothing of great moment came to light in the discussio... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1815-PS :On the Study and Treatment of Church Politics, 1941 | 900 | 1,400 |
(malicious) under normal legal procedure. Owing to the lack of political perception which still prevails among the legal authorities, suspension of this procedure must be reckoned with. The so-called "Agitator-Priests" must therefore be dealt with in future by Stapo measures, and, if the occasion arises, be removed to ... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1815-PS :On the Study and Treatment of Church Politics, 1941 | 1,350 | 1,850 |
of activities against the State the only method is confiscation of funds. Proposals for "Declaration of Enmity to People and State" with the object of confiscation of property, are principally to be directed to the RSHA, which works nonexecutively, and directs the necessary negotiations with the MdI. Monasteries/Conven... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1815-PS :On the Study and Treatment of Church Politics, 1941 | 1,800 | 2,300 |
RSHA requests that questions of policy should be submitted to them, but that, on the other hand, they should not be bothered with unnecessary inquiries. Above all, definite proposals on how to handle the case in question should always be given, and not just requests for direction or decision. The immediate aim: The Chu... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1815-PS :On the Study and Treatment of Church Politics, 1941 | 2,250 | 2,750 |
every individual case to choose who should be entrusted with the general direction and control of the 'Kirchenreferat.' It is therefore up to the Stapo leader [leiter] to decide, by the efficiency of his work, who is the more capable, and to appoint him head of the Referat. (Order of the Chief of Sipo/SD 18.9.41 IV B.)... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1815-PS :On the Study and Treatment of Church Politics, 1941 | 2,700 | 3,200 |
case where a Sachbearbeiter attached to a Staposteele has an Archbishopric in his area, he must have a thorough knowledge of the particular sphere of work in which the individual Referenten of the appropriate Ordinarists are engaged. b. The Episcopal Chancery is of particular importance within the Episcopal Ordinariat.... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1815-PS :On the Study and Treatment of Church Politics, 1941 | 3,150 | 3,569 |
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the loss. And the goods which I need desperately, whole bales of clothing and what-not, are being burned; and I miss them everywhere. I may as well burn the raw materials before they arrive. The people of course, do not understand that; therefore we must make laws which will show the people once and for all, that somet... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 450 | 950 |
how many there are-it must not be done by a Statthalter or his lower echelons, since these things reach into the export trade, and cause great problems, which the Statthalter can neither observe, nor solve from his place. It is my lot, so that the damage will not be greater than the profit, which we are striving for. I... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 900 | 1,400 |
membership. Of course, there may be exceptions. There are party-members who, as may be proven, lost their business concessions by action of the Schuschnigg or Prague Government, and so went bankrupt. Such a man has naturally first option on a store for sale, and he shall receive help if he does not have the means to he... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 1,350 | 1,850 |
Statthalter shall be the authority which supervises, according to the regulations given him, the trustees, particularly in dealings such as the transfer to party-members. Naturally, these establishments cannot disappear all at once but we'll have to start by Monday, in a manner that shall make it obvious that a change ... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 1,800 | 2,300 |
Where else might it be needed badly? Where could the machinery be set up again? It follows that aryanizing factories will be an even more difficult task than the aryanizing of stores. Take now the larger factories which are run solely by a Jewish owner, without control by a Board of Directors; or take corporations wher... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 2,250 | 2,750 |
clear action that shall be profitable to the Reich. The same procedure shall be applied where the Jew has a share in, or owns property of German economy. I am not competent enough to tell off hand in what forms that might be the case, and to what an extent he'll have to lose it. Anyway, the Jew must be evicted pretty f... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 2,700 | 3,200 |
fire?" Heydrich: Partly, they are razed, and partly gutted. Goebbels: I am of the opinion that this is our chance to dissolve the synagogues. All these not completely intact, shall be razed by the Jews. The Jews shall pay for it. There in Berlin, the Jews are ready to do that. The synagogues which burned in Berlin are ... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 3,150 | 3,650 |
train be overcrowded, believe me, we won't need a law. We'll kick him out and he'll have to sit all alone in the toilet all the way! Goebbels: I don't agree. I don't believe in this. There ought to be a law. Furthermore, there ought to be a decree barring Jews from German beaches and resorts. Last summer Goering: Parti... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 3,600 | 4,100 |
that at present we should not work it through raised taxes but with a contribution paid only once. That serves my purpose, better. (Hilgard appears) Mr. Hilgard, the following is our case. Because of the justified anger of the people against the Jew, the Reich has suffered a certain amount of damage. Windows were broke... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 4,050 | 4,550 |
is all glass imported from foreign countries and has to be paid for in foreign currency! One could go nuts. Hilgard: May I draw your attention to the following facts: the glass for the shop windows is not being manufactured by the Bohemian, but by the Belgian glass industry. In my estimation, the approximate money-valu... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 4,500 | 5,000 |
It is no riot. Goering: Are they insured against damages caused by public disturbances? Hilgard: No, no more. May I show this by an example. The most remarkable of these cases is the case Margraf Unter Den Linden. The Jewelry store of Margraf, is insured with us through a so-called combined policy. That covers practica... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 4,950 | 5,450 |
equilibrium of the Foreign exchange in Germany, we have to make sure that the confidence in the German insurance shall not be ruined. If we now refuse to honor clearcut obligations, imposed upon us through lawful contract, it would be a black spot on the shield of honor of the German insurance. Goering: It wouldn't the... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 5,400 | 5,900 |
conditions glass insurance is one of our best branches in the insurance business; and therefore does not need reinsurance. I have to add, though, that the amount of this damage is approximately twice as high as the amount of damage for an average year. It makes all our calculations wrong and completely wipes out our ch... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 5,850 | 6,350 |
thinking of one in which the insurance companies arrange for recompensation exclusively to Aryan, and once they know the results of their inquiries, contact us. We shall then find a way out for these small companies. Of course only in cases where it is absolutely necessary. Funk: That is not necessary. I'd like to refe... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 6,300 | 6,800 |
I wonder to what an extent insurance companies in foreign countries might be involved in this. Goering: Well, they'll have to pay. And we'll confiscate that. Hilgard: As for this merchandise sold on the basis of commissions, I can imagine that the American supplier of fur coats, shipping them from England or from Ameri... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 6,750 | 7,250 |
Article 1. They are covered only by Article 2. But they should also be taken care of in Article 1. Otherwise they can be dealt with only if they are insured, and not if they are not insured. Goering: Well, they'll have to insure themselves-or what else do you mean? Woermann: As for insurance, the foreign Jews are, to m... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 7,200 | 7,700 |
says, we'll have to find a way to talk this over with the countries which also do something against their Jews. That every dirty Polish Jew has a legal position here and we have to stand him-that ought to cease. The Fuehrer was not very happy about the agreement that was made with the Poles. He thinks we should take a ... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 7,650 | 8,150 |
in spite of its being a Jewish store, because a need exists. If we'd close all Jewish stores which are not open right now, altogether before Christmas, we'd be in a nice mess. Fishboeck: Your Excellency, in this matter we have already a very complete plan for Austria. There are 12,000 Jewish artisan and 5,000 Jewish re... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 8,100 | 8,600 |
made. As for the remaining 15,000 stores, negotiations have also gone rather far in many cases. We think that a deadline should be set, say until the end of the year. If, by the end of the year, definite buyers for the stores designated for Aryans, cannot be found, it'll have to be examined once more whether the stores... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 8,550 | 9,050 |
a few things to be straightened out even after 1 January. We shall be able to handle them with these general methods which we shall have to employ for handling all other Jewish property. As for the Jewish stores, we may proceed vigorously; we believe that by Christmas enough buyers shall be found to take over the store... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 9,000 | 9,500 |
made, that the amount is to be put in the bank of a frozen account. Goering: We could do the same thing here. Schmer: In the provisions for the execution of the law we may stipulate that from a certain level on, payment shall have to be made in bonds of the Reich or something similar. That would have to be a decree mad... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 9,450 | 9,950 |
claims on the debit-ledger of the Reich. He in turn receives internal loans, that means saves money. And if the bonds are not being sold, one might keep them 30 years until those claims on the debit-ledger of the Reich shall be expired. Funk: Why should Jews not be allowed to keep bonds? Goering: Because that way he wo... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 9,900 | 10,400 |
if authorized. Heydrich: Is it not possible to issue an order forbidding the Jew to invest his money in certain values, such as art treasures? Goering: The arrangement with the registration in the debit-ledger is much simpler. Claims on the debit-ledger are not transferable. He cannot do anything with them, and he cann... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 10,350 | 10,850 |
on nothing but on this problem which is being tackled. How are the shares, how are the claims on the debit-ledger to be handled? Therefore, I shouldn't like to have anybody else in the Committee, in order to keep it as small as possible. Buerkel: Is the plan for the aryanizing to be discussed also? Goering: Mr. Fischbo... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 10,800 | 11,300 |
this through? It doesn't help us to extract hundreds of thousands from the Jewish mob. Have you ever thought of it that this procedure may cost us so much foreign currency that in the end we won't be able to hold out. Heydrich: Only what the Jew has had in foreign currency. (Goering: agreed) This way. May I propose tha... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 11,250 | 11,750 |
the Jew live in the same house with the German population; but today the German population, their blocks or houses, force the Jew to behave himself. The control of the jew through the watchful eye of the whole population is better than having him by the thousands in a district where I cannot properly establish a contro... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 11,700 | 12,200 |
turn would have to work with wholesale stores. I'd say, all stores should be Aryan stores, and the Jew may buy there. One may go one step further and say that these and these stores will probably be frequented mostly by Jews. You may set up certain barbershops operated by Jews. You may make concessions in order to chan... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 12,150 | 12,650 |
German Volksgenessen are unable to improve their health through a stay at a resort town. I don't see why the Jew should go to these places at all. Goering: To health spas, no. Heydrich: Well, then I'd like to propose the same thing for hospitals. A Jew shall not lie in a hospital together with Aryan Volkgenossen. Goeri... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 12,600 | 13,100 |
agreeable one. Therefore, the goal must be, like Heydrich said, to move out whatever we can! Goering: The second point is this. If, in the near future, the German Reich should come into conflict with foreign powers, it goes without saying that we in Germany should first of all let it come to a showdown with the Jews. B... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 13,050 | 13,550 |
whom they can lodge their protests. These people will run my door in. All that takes some time, and by then we'll be ready. Daluege: May we issue the order for confiscating the cars? Goering: Also the Ministry of the Interior and the Police will have to think over, what measures will have to be taken. I thank you. [Con... | Yale Avalon (nca_vol4): 1816-PS :Stenographic Report of the meeting on 'the Jewish Question' under the chairmanship of Field Marshall Goering in the Reichs Air Force, 12 November 1938 | 13,500 | 13,686 |
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