Employment of Russians not to be improvised, but first to be thoroughly organized in the operational area. Speed is necessary, as the mass of manpower is decreasing daily by losses (lack of food and billets).
Make provisions to decrease the excessive number of escaping prisoners. Especially in and around Berlin strictest guard necessary.
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Distribution:
Chief Rue—1st Copy
Sect. Ro—2nd Copy
Rue II—3rd Copy
Rue IIIa—4th Copy
Rue VI-IIIa—5th Copy
Draft (Rue IVd)—6th Copy
TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENT 1208-PS
SECRET
1938
Reich Justice Ministry
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The Commissioner of the Four Year Plan
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Reich Justice Ministry, 14 Dec 1938
To:
The Highest Reich authorities,
The leaders and heads of branches of the party and the affiliated organizations,
The district leaders,
The Reich governors,
The state governments,