Page Line k. 2 58 j. 2 56 Because of our anarchy and because Page Line No. 152 18 Here one had to consider what it would 152 26 The Western Powers might perhaps try to 153 7 It would, however, be impossible for Eng- 10 Perhaps the declarations of neutrality by o. 2 64 There remains an attack on Italy. A military attack is out of the p. 3 1 It is nonsense to say that England wants to wage a long war. q. 3 3 We will hold our position in the West until we have conquered Poland. We must be conscious of our great production. It is much bigger than 1914-1918. r. 3 6 The enemy had another hope, that Russia would become our enemy. s. 3 6 After the conquest of Poland. The enemy did not count on my great power of resolution. Our enemies are little worms. I saw them in Munich. the outbreak of a conflict between Germany and Poland. She would then say: ***we regret that we are unable to help. No. 153 17 Now many say: "England is prepared for a long war". The Fuehrer believes this opinion to be wrong. 154 No. 5 Among the Western powers there was hope for the cooperation of Russia. No. u. 3 10 Russia has no interest in maintaining Poland. v. 3 10 And Stalin knows that it is the end his soldiers come out of a war vic- W. 3 12 Litvinov's replacement was decisive. X. 3 12 I brought about the change toward y. 3 13 In connection with the commercial special step which brought it Page Line 154 8 But only a blind optimist could believe that Stalin would be so crazy as not to see through England's intentions. No. 154 16 Stalin furthermore has to be afraid just as much of a victorious army as of a beaten 154 one. 17 The dismissal of Litvinov as Foreign Min- 154 23 Further discussions in the economic sphere (1) For a nonaggression pact. (2) For an intervention between Russia and Japan. (3) For a solution of the questions of the Baltic provinces. aa. 3 17 The day after tomorrow von Ribben trop will conclude the treaty. bb. 3 18 Now Poland is in the position in CC. 3 20 We need not be afraid of a blockade. The East will supply us with grain, 4 The nonaggression pact was to be signed on 7 Now we have the possibility to strike at the No. The Strength of the SS on the 30 June 1944. Total strength of the SS on 30. 6. 1944 Allgemeine SS excluding members of the SS who are at present serving as reservists in the Waffen SS. Not called up Called up into the Wehrmacht...... 64,614 115,908 Called up into R.A.D. (labor service) 722 Called up for other employment.. 19,254 Total 200,498 Waffen SS (serving with the colors and reservists) 594,443 SS total 794,941 [page 24] Total strength of the Waffen SS Field units 368,654 Members of the Waffen SS in the Head Offices (Excluding the Operational HQ of the SS High Command) SS Head Office... 9,349 Racial and Settlement Head Office of the SS.. 2,689 SS Economic and Administrative Head Office (WVHA).... 24,091 Personal Staff of the Reichsfuehrer SS... 673 SS Personnel Head Office 170 Head Office, SS Court of Justice..... Bureau of SS Obergruppenfuehrer Heissmeyer.. 599 553 |