Archive/File: imt/nca/nca-06/nca-06-C-59 Last-Modified: 2000/02/21 TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENT G-59 [Page 879] Fuehrer's HQ, 19 February 1941 TOP SECRET 10 copies 2d copy Supreme Command of the Armed Forces No. 4.4 187/41, Top Secret, WFST/Section L (I Op) S.O. Only By officer only. On 18 February the Fuehrer made the following decision regarding the carrying out of operation "Marita." 1. The following dates are envisaged: Commencement of building bridge 28 February Crossing of Danube 2 March The final order for carrying out the operation will be given on 26 February at the latest. It will be decided on 26 February at the latest whether the XIVth Army Corps will march into Bulgaria when bridge-building operations are begun or whether only AA Forces will be moved in. 2. It is for the Bulgarians alone to decide if and when to lay mines off Varna and Burgas. 3. If air attacks are carried out against Bulgaria and Rumania from Greek territory, the Xth Air Corps has freedom of action in operations against Greek territory. The Chief of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces By order (signed] : Warlimont Distribution: C-in-C Command of the Army (Operational secion) 1st Copy C-in-C Command of the Navy (Naval situation report) 2d Copy C-in-C Command of the Air Force (Air Force Operational Staff) 3d Copy Supreme Command of the Armed Forces: Armed Forces Operational Staff 4th Copy Section L 5th-9th Copy Foreign/Military Intelligence 10th Copy
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