“When at last in the second half of September the underground Czech revolt committees, with the help of the BBC, began a successful boycott campaign against the German controlled press, the German authorities seized the opportunity to aim a heavy blow at the Czech population. On 27 September 1941 radio station Prague gave out the following report:
“ ‘Reich Minister Baron von Neurath, Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia, has found it necessary to ask the Führer for a long leave in order to restore his impaired health.’ ”
Then in conclusion it says:
“Under these circumstances the Führer agreed to the request of the Reich Protector and charged SS Obergruppenführer Heydrich with the direction of the office of Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia during the time of the illness of Reich Minister Von Neurath.”
With this my examination is ended, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: From September 1941 until October 1943, did you live on your own estates, or what?
VON NEURATH: Yes, Mr. President.
DR. VON LÜDINGHAUSEN: My examination is over.
THE PRESIDENT: The Court will adjourn now.