Subtitle:
Affidavit dated 12 March 1948 by Reichswehrminister Dr. Otto Gessler
Translated Date:
Friday, March 12, 1948
Trial Document:
Yes
Document Type:
Defense Document
Document Book Number:
2A
Document Number:
136
Box Number:
29
Folder Title:
Krupp Document Book 2A
Number of Pages:
4
Language:
English
Source of Document:
Defense Documents, Box 29
Subjects:
NI -- Nuremberg Industrialist (NMT; concerning industry and finance, including NID for Dresdener Bank and NIK for Krupp)
Defendant:
Krupp
Notes:
Affidavit dated 12 March 1948 by Reichswehrminister Dr. Otto Gessler (retired). The political and military political situation of Germany in the years after the Versailles Treaty. The danger of internal disintegration of the Reich. The civil wars of 1919 to 1924. The danger of an attack from without. No protection through the League of Nations. The unfortunate balance of armaments between Germany and her neighbor states. Germany's endeavor to obtain equalization of armament. Approval of Government policies by the parties. The militarily and geographically unfavorable situation of Germany. Germany industry not interested in a war. (7)
Exhibit Number:
33
Document Attachments:
