Das Reich
“The guerillas have occupied the area Figeac–Clermont-Ferrand–Limoges–Gourdon which, until now, has only been weakly held by German troops. The maquis who have appeared there have exclusively communistic tendencies. The small number of Armée Secrète are also communists and are also to be treated as gangs [Banden]. All instructions, orders, etc. should aim to incite the civilian population against these guerilla bands and make our action appear protective. The threat from these gangs can have the... most far-reaching consequences if we are unable to instil it into the minds of the population that these men have no national feeling, and also impress upon them that they are nothing more than highway robbers. On the other hand, it is necessary that our own troops behave in such a way that the civilian population is convinced of our good intentions and also of the character of our Division as an elite formation. Looting will, if necessary, be prevented by force. In every case regimental or battalion commanders will decide what is to be done with captured material.MoreLess
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