Signed M. Bormann
Distribution:
Reichsleiter
Gauleiter
Verbaendefuehrer
Correct [signed] Goerz
Subject index: Household goods—Airwar measures—Textiles—Supplies
TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENT 062-PS
NATIONAL SOCIALIST GERMAN WORKERS PARTY
The Deputy of the Fuehrer
[Receipt Stamp:
Chancellery Rosenberg
No. 941, dated 1 April 1940]
Munich 33, 13 March 1940
Brown House
TOP SECRET
(Initialled): R
DIRECTIVE A 5/40 g-
Subject: Instructions to the civilian population regarding appropriate behavior in case of landings of enemy planes or parachutists in German territory [Reichsgebiet]
The French civilian population was directed officially and by radio how to behave in case of landings by German planes.
On account of this fact the Commander in Chief of the Air Force has requested me to instruct the civilian population correspondingly by means of party channels.
The attached directions as to procedure are to be disseminated only orally via district leaders [Kreisleiter], local municipal leaders [Ortsgruppenleiter], cell leaders [Zellenleiter], block leaders [Blockleiter], leaders of the incorporated and affiliated organizations of the party. Transmittal by official orders, posters, press or radio is prohibited.
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Authenticated:
(F.d.R.)
FRIEDRICHS
signed: R. HESS