Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.2011-06-152011-06-151935-03-250496-00http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/6470Has 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.Typed Letter Copy, 4 p.en-USMessersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.OtherMSS 109