19 October 1941 Part 2

19 October 1941 Commander-in-Chief West considers the islands sufficiently reinforced

[Scan 1098.jpg] Secret command matter. Operations Branch (IIa), no. 38067/41. 19 October 1941. Six copies; copy 6. Extract from a teletype of Commander-in-Chief West dated 18 October 1941:

“Commander-in-Chief West reports that, with the additional reinforcements still planned by Army High Command, the Channel Islands now, in his responsible judgement, really possess sufficient defensive strength. Particular attention is drawn to the supply tasks increasing with the numbers of men and horses. Moreover, further detachments from his own area for these islands would diminish other coastal defence and readiness for special tasks.” Certified correct: [signature], Major (GS). Distribution: Adjutant to Chief of Army General Staff (copy 1); Senior QuartermasterI (copy 2); Chief of Operations Branch (copy 3); Ia (copy 4); IIa (copies 5–6).

German Army High Command records, T-78 Roll 317. Supplied English translation T78_Roll_317_English_Translation.docx. Source images: 1098.jpg.