The Archive · 1940

General Mobilization?

Paris, Jan. 14.

Reports from the West Front last night indicated that Germany may be yrepariig for intense military action.

Tt was reported that Germany is prepared io give general mobilization orders, bec Chancellor Adolf Hitler is anxious to increase the active Army from 150 to 300 divisions.

Many frontier regions of the Reich, especially those fronting the Balkans, have been ordered to strengthen their defences, reports said. The Germans are making general military preparations to be ready by March 15, the normal spring manceuvre period.—United Press.

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