The Archive · 1939

Reichswehr March on Austria

He also recalled his order to cer= tain Army sections on March 12 0 Proceed across the Austrian frontier for "the liberation of Austria," He proceeded to describe what he called a ising of the people of "Austria demanding the withdrawal of Dr. von Schuschnigg and inclusion In' the German Reich. He. said German troops had entered: Austria atthe request of the Austrians who feared internat "disorders, "All this happened at truly breath= less speed," Herr Hitler said, faith in the speed and prepared: of the new German Army. was not disappointed; it. was even exceeded, 'My trust in' the superior quality this excellent instrument was confirmed in but a few days. The frst election for the Greater" German Reichstag was held on April 10 and resulted "in the overwhelming of dorsement™ of the whole" German nation."

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