Reich Defense Law of 21 May 1935 and deliberations of Reich Council
The Common Plan or Conspiracy (Boxes 282-284) refers to Count I of the IMT indictment, namely conspiracy to commit unlawful aggression. This... Show moreThe Common Plan or Conspiracy (Boxes 282-284) refers to Count I of the IMT indictment, namely conspiracy to commit unlawful aggression. This subseries consists of trial briefs and German documents used by the Allied prosecution team. The papers are arranged thematically as the conspiracy charge had economic, political, and military dimensions. This subseries includes detailed German war plans for invading such nations as Poland, France, Russia, Norway, and Yugoslavia. The minutes of high-level economic meetings on the mobilization for war also highlight these files. Folder includes: circulation note from von Blomberg to the Supreme Commanders of the Army, Navy and Air Forces, Translation of Document 2261-PS, "Reichs' Defense Law of 21 May 1935." Annotated with colored pencil. Show less