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2. It will be the task of Rumania, together with the forces concentrating there, to pin down the opponent on the other side and, in addition, to render auxiliary services in the rear area.
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IV. It must be clearly understood that all orders to be given by the commanders-in-chief on the basis of this letter of instructions are precautionary measures, in case Russia should change her present attitude toward us. The number of officers to be drafted for the preparations at an early time is to be kept as small as possible. Further co-workers are to be detailed as late as possible and only as far as each individual is needed for a specific task. Otherwise, the danger exists that our preparations (the time of their execution has not been fixed) will become known and thereby grave political and military disadvantages would result.
V. I am expecting the reports of the commanders-in-chief on their further plans based on this letter of instructions.
The preparation planned by all branches of the Armed Forces are to be reported to me through the High Command, also in regard to their time.
[signed] Hitler
[initialed by: Jodl, Keitel, Warlimont and one illegible.]
Distribution:
Ob. d. H. (Op. Abt.)—1. copy
Ob. d. M. (Skl.)—2. copy
Ob. d. L. (Lw.Fue.St.)—3. copy
OKW:
WFSt.—4. copy
Abt.—5-9. copy
TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENT 447-PS