Reasons Behind French Collapse in 1940 Analysis
Berlin reports from June to July 1940 detail observations on the rapid French defeat. The author cites treachery or negligence in high command, weak Allied leadership, and a stark morale shift among German troops and officers. He contrasts German daring with French conservatism and notes a coming British attack threat.
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Thefuehrer
Brandenburg Gate
Pari Latz
Europe
Reichstag
William L. Shirer
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Linn county board of supervisors approved a rock quarry site near Beverly, authorizing 3.67 acres in College township along Indian Creek and setting the purchase price at 1,835 dollars minus 10 for the option. They also authorized laying 5,154 feet of steel gas main on Cottage Grove avenue east from Thirty-fourth street and approved A. A. Schenken as Marion county assessor bond.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
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College Township
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Marion
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