The Archive · 1941

Differences of Opinion Among Nazi Generals

London, July 21.

Sharp differences of opinion in regard to the conduct of the war against Russia were expressed at conference of German generals. held on the ey. of Hitler's attack on Russia, according to well-informed circles in Berne, says Moscow Radio"

"The most ardent supporters of the blitzkrieg theory, including General List and General Reichenau, pointed out the inevitability of an eastern campaign turning into a long-drawn War. which might lead to the crash of Germany. j Marshal Hermann Goering and the most prominent aviation leaders also expressed their opposition to 1a eastern venture., Nevertheless, Hitler signed an order for the attach and after it had begun reprisals were taken among recalcitrant generals, including Marshal Goering and General Reichenau, and a number of generale were removed from their r", who it an opfortune now to develop trade between the two countries since, it is said; India's exports and imports have decreased as a result of the war. Indian merchants are said to be very keen about trading with the Chinese.

Chinese merchants are also organizing a trade mission to the South Seas Islands. It is stated that a preparatory committee com] of well known civic leaders Shanghai has been formed for the purpose. Mr. Wang Siao-lai. chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai heads of the new group. Chungking will pay travelling expenses of members of the mission. They ben two or three months investigating trade possibilities,

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