The German Fifth Column In Poland - Plot & Excerpts
They played a primary role in the success of the German Army's offensive, and were meticulously prepared long before the war. Parachute descents were only one of the methods by means of which diversionist agents were deposited behind the Polish lines. In any case, there is nothing to indicate that the number dropped in this way exceeded fifteen persons at any given point. The activities carried out by the agents as part of the German Army's methods of fighting consisted of: The utilization everywhere of the German minority, which was thoroughly acquainted with the given region and terrain. The descent of parachutists in small groups at a large number of spots situated in the front line, as well as behind the lines often at a great distance from the actual fighting. It must be especially emphasized that the Germans’ subversive activities were particularly favoured by the fact that the Polish authorities were too slow in arresting elements suspected of conduct injurious to the State. It is now known that this attitude arose from a fear that Germany might exploit any such preventive measures as a proof of Poland’s bellicose intentions.
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