Q. And that assumption lulled you into the conviction that there would be no war, since he refused you authority to manufacture bombs?
A. Today I must assume that, at that time I was not aware of it.
Q. When did you first learn that an attack on Russia was intended?
A. At the beginning of January 1941—I beg your pardon—yes, that is right, 1941, on 13 January actually. It was then that Goering, during a conference with a large circle of commanding officers, informed us that one’s attention should be turned to the East, as Hitler was fearing an attack by the Russians.
Q. Yes, and you finally came to the conclusion that the declaration of war, or rather, the undeclared war against Russia was a crime against Germany.
A. Yes.
Q. Did you think it was a crime against Russia?
A. Yes, against Russia also.
Q. Also?