The Archive · 1938

Invasion Feared Imminent

Most reliable information of German military preparations along the Czech frontiers leads to- the belief that an invasion is imminent. Twenty-five divisions, six of which are mechanized, are -declared to be massed along the borders, ready for the word to march.

The chief effectives are concentrated on the Dresden-Breslau line and east of Nuremberg.

Furthermore, two Polish divisions are stationed north of Cieszyn (Teschen).

General opinion here insists, however, that if Czechoslovakia is in-aded, the defenders will put up stubborn resistance and will fight heroically to ward off all attacks—

Havas.

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