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Bekanntmachung! Proclamation by the Military Governor of France


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Bekanntmachung! 
This document was  issued at Paris on 21. October 1941 by the military commandant of France, General der Infanterie von Stülpnagel. Text is in French and German - concerns a terrorist attack, where the Feldkommandant for Nantes was assasinated.  

Those responsible have not yet been arrested.  As punishment and atonement, 50 hostages are to be shot.
If those responsible are not apprehended by the 23. October 1941, and in view of the gravity of this crime, a further 50 hostages will be shot.

Those residents who assist in the successful apprehension of those criminals, will receive a reward of 15 Million Francs.

Information and tips can be given at any German or French Police station.

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