2 October 1941

2 October 1941 Channel Islands directive cited at the Brittany defence conference

Editorial note: Extract records the Channel Islands connection; the subsequent deliberations concern Brittany.

Secret command matter. Record of the conference held by Naval Commander Western France, Vice-Admiral Lindau, on 2 October 1941, concerning the possibility and likelihood of a British landing attempt in Brittany between Brest and Lorient and other enemy action.

Participants: acting Chief of Staff, Captain Richter; A Pi, Colonel Schultz; A IV, Lieutenant-Commander Greve; A L, Captain Holland; A Ia, Lieutenant Kroeger.

The conference was prompted by the Führer’s order concerning defence of the Channel Islands—Naval Commander Western France reference secret command matter 3362 of 29 September—and Commander-in-Chief West’s communication about overheard conversations between British prisoners concerning a planned landing in Brittany—Naval Commander Western France reference secret command matter 3382 of 30 September.

T-1022 Roll 2439, T1022_R2439_English_Translation.docx. Archive and frame references follow.
PG 37945 | Frame 00175; original page 18