June 45
After two months of activity of American forces used German administrative organs are preparing the Communists of the sub-district Zeitz of the CP on the invasion of Soviet troops from
you choose the main responsibilities.
preparation of the comrades and the general public on the invasion the Soviet army
-Immediate occupation of all municipal functions and fellow anti-fascists
formation of a workers' militia to protect the population and of all property in front of fascist elements
Circular 13th June 1945 to all local communist groups of the sub-district hot is this:
".... In all likelihood, the American authorities a few hours before the arrival of the Red Army to leave the city. This brief span that remains for us is to immediately take advantage of our interest, which means all municipal functions are to take over immediately. ...
. ... Almost three days, it was the days between the withdrawal of American troops and the withdrawal of the Soviet army on 1 July 1945, exercised the comrades of the Communist Party and the Antifa the sole power in the city and county of ....
.... The workers' militia took over police duties in Zeitz. Since not enough small arms were present, some of the comrades was equipped with hunting rifles ... ..
. ... Comrade Max Kirmse was the commander of Soviet troops in Zeitz appointed chief of police. "
from "History of the County Party organization Zeitz of the SED," Volume 1
in "post-war years in the East", ISBN 978-3-8372-0715-6
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