Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. To Sir Walford Selby, Vienna.
| Author(s) | Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960. | en_US |
| Temporal | 1935 March 25 | en_US |
| Date Accessioned | 2011-06-15T17:51:54Z | |
| Date Available | 2011-06-15T17:51:54Z | |
| Publication Date | 1935-03-25 | en_US |
| Description | 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. | en_US |
| Physical Medium | Typed Letter Copy, 4 p. | en_US |
| Collection | MSS 109 | en_US |
| Other Identifier | 0496-00 | en_US |
| URL | http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/6470 | |
| Language | en_US | en_US |
| Publisher | University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press | en_US |
| Keywords | Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960. | en_US |
| Title | Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. To Sir Walford Selby, Vienna. | en_US |
| Type | Other | en_US |
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