2 November 1943 Part 4

2 November 1943 First impressions of foreign battalions

Secret. To Seventh Army. Eastern 439,716th Division: physically/medically good but unkempt, morale good, weapons/clothing incomplete and not fully serviceable; leadership appears reliable. Eastern 642,716th: physically/medically good but unkempt; weapons/clothing shortages and existing stocks poor; training poor, reliability doubtful. Georgian 795,709th: leadership/training make it suitable for defence, probably also limited offensive tasks, counterattacks. Georgian 823,319th: disciplined, willing, good morale; mostly small, strong men, good health; satisfactory clothing/equipment; Georgian leaders polite/helpful, apparently reliable. Eastern 643,319th: disciplined, apparently firmly controlled by commander; clothing/equipment need improvement.

T-314 Roll 1604, T314_R1604_English_Translation.docx. 2 November 1943 | Source PDF pages 1142–1143. Selected island-related text; document or report date governs placement.