If, however, anyone thinks that we are facing a hard time, I should ask him to remember that once a Prussian King, with a ridiculously small State, opposed a stronger coalition, and in three wars finally came out successful because that State had that stout heart that we need in these times. It is quite understandable to us that the time when the problem was to be solved had little interest for the Western Powers. We are all faithful to our old principle. For two whole days I sat in my Government and waited to see whether it was convenient for the Polish Government to send a plenipotentiary or not. ", "IT SEEMS strange to me that a man who, as a soldier, was for six years accustomed to blind obedience, should suddenly come into conflict with the State and its Constitution.". They are now the best equipped and are above all comparison with what they were in 1914. These proposals for mediation have failed because in the meanwhile there, first of all, came as an answer the sudden Polish general mobilization, followed by more Polish atrocities. For four months I have calmly watched developments, although I never ceased to give warnings. Moreover, it was not and could not be a matter of indifference to those who suffer most. myddlo. When statesmen in the West declare that this affects their interests, I can only regret such a declaration. There was only one question that had to be cleared up. For two whole days I sat in my Government and waited to see whether it was convenient for the Polish Government to send a plenipotentiary or not. They are now the best equipped and are above all comparison with what they were in 1914. If we form a community closely bound together by vows, ready for anything, resolved never to surrender, then our will will master every hardship and difficulty. I have once more put on that coat that was the most sacred and dear to me. If, however, the enemy thinks he can form that draw carte blanche on his side to fight by the other methods he will receive an answer that will deprive him of hearing and sight. We are all faithful to our old principle. When statesmen in the West declare that this affects their interests, I can only regret such a declaration. Nobody can say this. I have ordered my air force to restrict itself to attacks on military objectives. We have nothing to do with traitors. Any struggle between our people would only be of advantage to others. It imposes the obligation on us to consult together in certain European questions. Should anything happen to me in the struggle then my first successor is Party Comrade Goring; should anything happen to Party Comrade Goring my next successor is Party Comrade Hess. I must declare that I accepted this proposal, and I worked out a basis for these negotiations which are known to you. "Der Mai ist gekommen." Since 5.45 A.M. we have been returning the fire, and from now on bombs will be met by bombs. It is quite unimportant whether we ourselves live, but it is essential that our people shall live, that Germany shall live. © 1997 The Avalon Project. But I am wrongly judged if my love of peace and my patience are mistaken for weakness or even cowardice. Deputies, if the German Government and its Leader patiently endured such treatment Germany would deserve only to disappear from the political stage. Poland has directed its attacks against the Free City of Danzig. Germany has no intention of exporting its doctrine. I then naturally formulated at last the German proposals, and I must once more repeat that there is nothing more modest or loyal than these proposals. Should anything happen to Party Comrade Hess, then by law the Senate will be called, and will choose from its midst the most worthy - that is to say the bravest - successor. One word I have never learned: that is, surrender. In the same way, I have also tried to solve the problem of Danzig, the Corridor, etc., by proposing a peaceful discussion. I would, therefore, like to assure all the world that a November 1918 will never be repeated in German history. I will see to it that in the East there is, on the frontier, a peace precisely similar to that on our other frontiers. In this I will take the necessary measures to se that they do not contradict the proposals I have already made known in the Reichstag itself to the rest of the world, that is to say, I will not war against women and children. I am resolved t remove from the German frontiers the element of uncertainty, the everlasting atmosphere of conditions resembling civil war. These proposals have been refused. This night for the first time Polish regular soldiers fired on our territory. Whoever, however, thinks he can oppose this national command, whether directly of indirectly, shall fall. These proposals have been refused. If, however, the enemy thinks he can form that draw carte blanche on his side to fight by the other methods he will receive an answer that will deprive him of hearing and sight. With this assurance we are in solemn earnest, and as long as others do not violate their neutrality we will likewise take every care to respect it. For six years now I have been working on the building up of the German defenses. The sacrifice that is demanded of us is not greater than the sacrifice that many generations have made. They are now the best equipped and are above all comparison with what they were in 1914. A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust Produced by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida © 2005. I am asking of no German man more than I myself was ready throughout four years at any time to do. You know that Russia and Germany are governed by two different doctrines. As a National Socialist and as German soldier I enter upon this struggle with a stout heart. ________________________________. These proposals have been refused. Jahrhunderthalle - 20,000-25,000 audience. There was only one question that had to be cleared up. My whole life has been nothing but one long struggle for my people, for its restoration, and for Germany. ", "...Economics is a secondary matter. My whole life henceforth belongs more than ever to my people. Whoever departs from the rules of humane warfare can only expect that we shall do the same. I left no doubt that people who wanted to compare the Germany of to-day with the former Germany would be deceiving themselves. Whoever, however, thinks he can oppose this national command, whether directly of indirectly, shall fall. I am from now on just first soldier of the German Reich. My whole life has been nothing but one long struggle for my people, for its restoration, and for Germany. My trust in them is unshakable. Whoever departs from the rules of humane warfare can only expect that we shall do the same. ". There was only one question that had to be cleared up. I have ordered my air force to restrict itself to attacks on military objectives. The neutral States have assured us of their neutrality, just as we had already guaranteed it to them. I have ordered my air force to restrict itself to attacks on military objectives. It is quite unimportant whether we ourselves live, but it is essential that our people shall live, that Germany shall live. It cannot for a moment make me hesitate to fulfill my duty. One word I have never learned: that is, surrender. A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust Produced by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida © 2005. If, however, anyone thinks that we are facing a hard time, I should ask him to remember that once a Prussian King, with a ridiculously small State, opposed a stronger coalition, and in three wars finally came out successful because that State had that stout heart that we need in these times. I should like to say this to the world. Every attempt of the West to bring about any change in this will fail. Since 5.45 A.M. we have been returning the fire, and from now on bombs will be met by bombs. Recently in one night there were as many as twenty-one frontier incidents: last night there were fourteen, of which three were quite serious. Adolf Hitler - The Greatest Story NEVER Told! On both sides we are clear on that. I am determined to solve (1) the Danzig question; (2) the question of the Corridor; and (3) to see to it that a change is made in the relationship between Germany and Poland that shall ensure a peaceful co-existence. I have ordered my air force to restrict itself to attacks on military objectives. Whoever fight with poison gas will be fought with poison gas. For six years now I have been working on the building up of the German defenses. I then said: "If our will is so strong that no hardship and suffering can subdue it, then our will and our German might shall prevail." William C. Fray and Lisa A. Spar, Co-Directors. My trust in them is unshakable. It makes possible for us economic co-operation, and above all it assures that the powers of both these powerful States are not wasted against one another. The neutral States have assured us of their neutrality, just as we had already guaranteed it to them. Given the fact that Soviet Russia has no intention of exporting its doctrine to Germany, I no longer see any reason why we should still oppose one another. Only 1,500 attended. We will carry out this task ourselves. It is also impossible to say that he who undertakes to carry out these revisions for himself transgresses a law, since the Versailles Diktat is not law to us. For six years now I have been working on the building up of the German defenses. My whole life henceforth belongs more than ever to my people. My whole life henceforth belongs more than ever to my people. Adolf Hitler 's Speech Skills 1409 Words | 6 Pages. William C. Fray and Lisa A. Spar, Co-Directors. They proposed, not that they themselves should carry on the negotiations, but rather that Poland and Germany should come into direct contact and once more pursue negotiations. Should anything happen to me in the struggle then my first successor is Party Comrade Goring; should anything happen to Party Comrade Goring my next successor is Party Comrade Hess. I am determined to solve (1) the Danzig question; (2) the question of the Corridor; and (3) to see to it that a change is made in the relationship between Germany and Poland that shall ensure a peaceful co-existence. William C. Fray and Lisa A. Spar, Co-Directors. There was only one question that had to be cleared up. The neutral States have assured us of their neutrality, just as we had already guaranteed it to them. In this I will take the necessary measures to se that they do not contradict the proposals I have already made known in the Reichstag itself to the rest of the world, that is to say, I will not war against women and children. You would then be under obligation to give to them as Fuhrer the same blind loyalty and obedience as to myself. When I called up these forces and when I now ask sacrifices of the German people and if necessary every sacrifice, then I have a right to do so, for I also am to-day absolutely ready, just as we were formerly, to make every possible sacrifice. I am resolved t remove from the German frontiers the element of uncertainty, the everlasting atmosphere of conditions resembling civil war. Should anything happen to me in the struggle then my first successor is Party Comrade Goring; should anything happen to Party Comrade Goring my next successor is Party Comrade Hess. © 1997 The Avalon Project. I have repeatedly offered friendship and, if necessary, the closest co-operation to Britain, but this cannot be offered from one side only. And I would like to close with the declaration that I once made when I began the struggle for power in the Reich. I should like here above all to thank Italy, which throughout has supported us, but you will understand that for the carrying on of this struggle we do not intend to appeal to foreign help. Moreover, we have no aims of any kind there for the future. And I would like to close with the declaration that I once made when I began the struggle for power in the Reich. 1938: Speech was skipped due to turmoil in government caused by replacement of Defense and Foreign Ministers. Moreover, we have no aims of any kind there for the future. There was only one watchword for that struggle: faith in this people. I will see to it that in the East there is, on the frontier, a peace precisely similar to that on our other frontiers. It makes possible for us economic co-operation, and above all it assures that the powers of both these powerful States are not wasted against one another. Over 90 millions have in that time been spent on the building up of these defense forces. I should like here above all to thank Italy, which throughout has supported us, but you will understand that for the carrying on of this struggle we do not intend to appeal to foreign help. I must declare that I accepted this proposal, and I worked out a basis for these negotiations which are known to you. I am happy particularly to be able to tell you of one event. I have repeatedly offered friendship and, if necessary, the closest co-operation to Britain, but this cannot be offered from one side only. If we form a community closely bound together by vows, ready for anything, resolved never to surrender, then our will will master every hardship and difficulty. I have ordered my air force to restrict itself to attacks on military objectives. It must find response on the other side. Should anything happen to me in the struggle then my first successor is Party Comrade Goring; should anything happen to Party Comrade Goring my next successor is Party Comrade Hess. I am resolved t remove from the German frontiers the element of uncertainty, the everlasting atmosphere of conditions resembling civil war. I have repeatedly offered friendship and, if necessary, the closest co-operation to Britain, but this cannot be offered from one side only. He used this term when speaking about anything he disagreed with. Over 90 millions have in that time been spent on the building up of these defense forces. These were again repeated last night. I am from now on just first soldier of the German Reich. I am asking of no German man more than I myself was ready throughout four years at any time to do. I am asking of no German man more than I myself was ready throughout four years at any time to do. If, however, anyone thinks that we are facing a hard time, I should ask him to remember that once a Prussian King, with a ridiculously small State, opposed a stronger coalition, and in three wars finally came out successful because that State had that stout heart that we need in these times. I am from now on just first soldier of the German Reich. A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust Produced by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida © 2005. When statesmen in the West declare that this affects their interests, I can only regret such a declaration. Whoever departs from the rules of humane warfare can only expect that we shall do the same. Whoever departs from the rules of humane warfare can only expect that we shall do the same. In this I am resolved to continue to fight until either the present Polish government is willing to continue to bring about this change or until another Polish Government is ready to do so. I have, therefore, resolved to speak to Poland in the same language that Poland for months past has used toward us. If, however, the enemy thinks he can form that draw carte blanche on his side to fight by the other methods he will receive an answer that will deprive him of hearing and sight. Since 5.45 A.M. we have been returning the fire, and from now on bombs will be met by bombs. Whoever, however, thinks he can oppose this national command, whether directly of indirectly, shall fall. Over 90 millions have in that time been spent on the building up of these defense forces. When I called up these forces and when I now ask sacrifices of the German people and if necessary every sacrifice, then I have a right to do so, for I also am to-day absolutely ready, just as we were formerly, to make every possible sacrifice. This night for the first time Polish regular soldiers fired on our territory. There was only one question that had to be cleared up. I have solemnly assured them, and I repeat it, that we ask nothing of those Western States and never will ask anything. But I am wrongly judged if my love of peace and my patience are mistaken for weakness or even cowardice. Germany has no interests in the West, and our western wall is for all time the frontier of the Reich on the west. I do not know in what these provocations on the part of women and children consist, if they themselves are maltreated, in some cases killed. [citation needed] Documents 1014-PS and 798-PS were captured by the United States forces inside the OKW headquarters but these documents did not contain the Armenian quote. Given the fact that Soviet Russia has no intention of exporting its doctrine to Germany, I no longer see any reason why we should still oppose one another. I am from now on just first soldier of the German Reich. Whoever departs from the rules of humane warfare can only expect that we shall do the same. I am determined to solve (1) the Danzig question; (2) the question of the Corridor; and (3) to see to it that a change is made in the relationship between Germany and Poland that shall ensure a peaceful co-existence. Any struggle between our people would only be of advantage to others. The neutral States have assured us of their neutrality, just as we had already guaranteed it to them. These proposals for mediation have failed because in the meanwhile there, first of all, came as an answer the sudden Polish general mobilization, followed by more Polish atrocities. Any struggle between our people would only be of advantage to others. Nobody can say this. Fifteen years before the National Socialist Party came to power there was the opportunity of carrying out these revisions by peaceful settlements and understanding. No one could say that this was in any way an inadmissible procedure on undue pressure. I then said: "If our will is so strong that no hardship and suffering can subdue it, then our will and our German might shall prevail." These proposals for mediation have failed because in the meanwhile there, first of all, came as an answer the sudden Polish general mobilization, followed by more Polish atrocities. 1,000 attended. And I would like to close with the declaration that I once made when I began the struggle for power in the Reich. I am asking of no German man more than I myself was ready throughout four years at any time to do. I will not take it off again until victory is secured, or I will not survive the outcome. Nobody can say this. With this assurance we are in solemn earnest, and as long as others do not violate their neutrality we will likewise take every care to respect it. Deputies, if the German Government and its Leader patiently endured such treatment Germany would deserve only to disappear from the political stage. Given the fact that Soviet Russia has no intention of exporting its doctrine to Germany, I no longer see any reason why we should still oppose one another. It is quite unimportant whether we ourselves live, but it is essential that our people shall live, that Germany shall live. But I am wrongly judged if my love of peace and my patience are mistaken for weakness or even cowardice. One thing I do know - that no great Power can with honour long stand by passively and watch such events. There will be no hardships for Germans to which I myself will not submit. This attitude on the part of the Reich will not change. I made one more final effort to accept a proposal for mediation on the part of the British Government. I then said: "If our will is so strong that no hardship and suffering can subdue it, then our will and our German might shall prevail." 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