SHAEF to Commander VI of US Corps
September 28, 1945 - Top secret.

For a few days we have heard rumors of a plot of purely terrorist and retaliatory actions planned by the Russians. We are now sure that the attack on the monastery in Czestochowa is about. This object is of great importance for moods in Poland. In addition, several thousand refugees were sheltered there. If you manage to save the place, confidence in our army in Poland will increase and future operations will be easier for us. I know that you are not ready, but what can you send immediately to the Czstochowa region.

This is not about religious views - Eisenhower said yesterday; "Second Monte Cassino will not be" - do anything to make it happen.

In addition, on the other side of the Warta is the Russian Command and Radar Center. If we were able to destroy it and capture the data, we would have a huge advantage against the offensive. If we use confusion under Czestochowa, it may be possible to bake two ...

(-) Omar Bradley US Army General.


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