The Archive · 1938

Czech Defences

Systematic Destruction To Find Value of Lines Prague, Oct, 27.

The German Army is systematical~ ly destroying the former Czech fortifications in the ceded Sudeten regions, reports in the press alleged today.

In carrying out this work, the Reichs forces are engaging in special training exercises, testing both their artillery and aviation at the expense of the defence lines.

Military experts are carefully taking down their observations upon the resistance to bombardment shown by the various materials used in the construction of what was until the beginning of mis month Czechoslovakia's "Maginot Line."

Fifty-three bombers tested different types and sizes of missiles on two fortified points at Petrograd, halfway between Prague and Carlsbad, in exercises yesterday, the press reports allege.

Similar tests with heavy guns have been made at Luditz in the same region, and at Karlsching, near Budweiss in South Bohemia.—Hayas.

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