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Allies into the scheme (division of
spoils) and demoralize 'Grün.'
"Therefore: bridging the time gap between first penetration
and employment of the forces to be brought up, by a determined and
ruthless thrust by a motorized army (for example via Pilsen, Prague).
"5. If possible, separation of transport movement 'Rot' from
'Grün'."
'Rot' was the code name for their then plan
against the West.
"A simultaneous strategic
concentration 'Rot' can lead 'Rot' to undesired measures. On the
other hand, it must be possible to put 'Fall Rot' (Case Red) into
operation at any time.
"C. Propaganda.
"1. Leaflets on the conduct of Germans in Czechoslovakia
(Grünland).
"2. Leaflets with threats for intimidation of the Czechs
(Grünen)."
This is initialled by Schmundt.
In the reading of this document, the Tribunal doubtless noted
particularly Paragraph 3, under the heading "Political
Aspect," which reads as follows: "Lightning-swift action as
the result of an incident (example: Assassination of German
Ambassador as an upshot of an anti-German demonstration)." The
document as a whole establishes that the conspirators were planning
the creation of an incident to justify to the world their own
aggression against Czechoslovakia. It establishes, I submit, that
consideration was being given to assassinating the German Ambassador
at Prague to create the requisite incident. This is alleged in
Paragraph 3 (c) of Section IV (F) of the Indictment, appearing at
Page 8 of the printed English text.
As the Indictment was being read, at the opening of the case when
this particular allegation was reached, the Defendant Göring
shook his head slowly and solemnly in the negative. I can well
understand that he would have shaken his head, if he believed the
allegation of the Indictments to be untrue. In the course of Mr.
Justice Jackson's opening address, when this same matter was referred
to, the Defendant Göring again solemnly shook his head On this
allegation the Prosecution stands on the evidence just submitted, the
denials of the Defendant Göring, notwithstanding.
If the Court please, would this be a convenient time to recess?
THE PRESIDENT: The Tribunal will adjourn now until 2 o'clock
[The Tribunal recessed until 1400
hours]