55. The Fuehrer demands unequivocally that in no case must it be permitted that France be less burdened than Germany. Germany must sacrifice her blood for this war. We must insist that France intensify her economic contribution. Any French workers on that job showing signs of resistance will be deported, if necessary, as civilian internees. At the slightest attempt of sabotage the most rigorous measures must be taken. Any maudlin humanitarianism is out of place.
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DEFENSE EXHIBIT 3
REPORT FROM SAUCKEL TO HITLER, 10 MARCH 1943, CONCERNING
DIFFICULTIES ORIGINATING FROM THE DRAFT OF
MANPOWER IN FORMER SOVIET TERRITORIES
Teletype
10 March 1943
To the Fuehrer
Fuehrer Headquarters
With the urgent request to be submitted to the Fuehrer in person immediately for decision
| Subject: | Difficulties originating from draft of manpower in former Soviet territories. |