Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. To Sir Walford Selby, Vienna.
Date
1935-03-25
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Has had pleasant visit in Berlin, lunching and dining with friends every day since arrival; talked with Sir Eric [Phipps]; he agrees war inevitable if present regime remains in Germany; according to reports, Hitler and his entourage in exalted mood, reminiscent of 1914 when Germans thought they could stand up against the world; Hitler convinced England will not make military move, France unable to because of internal situation, Russia not to be feared, and Italy's power negligible; was informed Germany intends next to take over Danzig; Hitler's last move with respect to conscription and abrogating Article V [of the Versailles Treaty] increased his popularity in Army circles opposed to National Socialism; increased support of Party by Army most important change noted in situation; no disagreement among those talked with in Berlin as to aims of Nazi government; leaving 26th for Hamburg and sailing in the evening.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.