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Bernard Montgomery Document Signed With Hand Annotations: ”No harm is intended against the mass of the German people” — Issuing Perhaps His First Message as Commander of Occupied Germany

Exceptional, museum-worthy document signed by Bernard Montgomery as Commander-in-Chief of the British Zone in Germany, dated 30 May 1945, less than a month after the Germans surrendered and before the British Army of the Rhine had been formed. Headed ”Personal Message from The British C-in-C (to the population of the British Zone in Germany)” and signed ”B.L. Montgomery”, with an autograph emendation in ink, where Montgomery crosses out the typed ”I have nothing against” the German people and alters it in his hand to: ”No harm is intended” against the German people. Two page document, labeled ”Top Secret” at head reads in part, ”1. I have been appointed by the British Government to command and control the British Zone in Germany. This area will be governed for the present by Military Government under my orders…2. The first step will be to see that the population has (a) food (b) housing (c) freedom from disease. The harvest must be gathered in…3. Those who have committed war crimes according to international law will be dealt with in proper fashion. No harm is intended against the mass of the German people; they will work under my orders to provide the necessities of life for the community…4. The German Wehrmacht, and other armed forces, will be disarmed and disbanded. All German soldiers, sailors, and airmen, are being sorted out by trades and occupations…5. I will see to it that all German soldiers and civilians are kept informed by radio and newspapers of how the work is going on. The population will be told what to do. I shall expect it to be done willingly and efficiently…” File tack to upper left is rusted and minor creasing throughout. Measures approximately 14.25” x 10”, in very good condition. Sold for $6,250.

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“Top Secret” Draft Signed by Bernard Montgomery in July 1945 — With Numerous Hand-Edits by Montgomery Such as “allow conversation with adult Germans in the streets and in public places”

Incredibly interesting hand-edited draft memo signed by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery who, as Commander in Chief of the British Forces of Occupation in Germany, was responsible for the country’s transition to a peaceful democracy. Dated 14 July 1945, five-page memo is entitled “British Zone / Notes on the Present Situation by Field Marshal Montgomery” who writes “Draft” on the first page and signs at the conclusion, “B.L. Montgomery.” Hand-edits by Montgomery in both pencil and pen read in full, “Our present attitude towards the German people is negative; it must be replaced by one that is positive and holds out hope for the future” which follows the typed sentence, “There is much fertile soil for the seeds of trouble.” On the second page, after a section on encouraging the Germans to process the ramifications on the war on their own, Montgomery writes, “We ourselves must have real contact with the people so as to know what is really going on.” On the third page, the draft reads in type, “Political activities will be allowed…The immediate objective…will be towards an orderly and well governed Zone” to which Montgomery adds in his hand – betraying in part the negative perceptions of the Germans to which Montgomery alluded earlier, “and no more, until it has been proved that the Germans are at least capable of achieving that.” Under the “Fraternisation” section, Montgomery writes, “allow conversation with adult Germans in the streets and in public places.” Prior to this time, British soldiers were not allowed to talk, or even smile at German citizens, in order to show the German people how the Nazi party destroyed much of the world (since they had been inoculated by German propaganda); Montgomery decides here that that phase of reconstruction is now over. Finally, on the last page, Montgomery writes that he has been in communication with President Eisenhower “and he has agreed” on relaxing the present rules. “Orders are being issued accordingly to the British forces. We are issuing statements for release to the Press at 1800 hrs on 14 July.” Document has much more fascinating typed content including Montgomery’s “objective” as being “The re-habilitation of the mentality of the German people on the right lines.” Montgomery writes that the “allies of Nazism…are idleness, boredom, and fear of the future” and continues, “The German people have had National Socialism, and Nazi doctrines, pumped into them for many years; they have become receptive to propaganda, and they like being told what to do and being given ‘the form’ generally. Suddenly it all ceased; their minds are blank and they are hungry for information; they want to be told what to do.” He writes, “I am anxious to restore freedom of the press: possibly gradually”, in order to prevent Communist or Nazi propaganda, as “the over-riding consideration will always be military security.” Regarding “The German Youth”, Montgomery writes, “Among the first things to be suppressed by Hitler were the Church’s youth work and the Boy Scouts. The stronger such organizations are, the stronger the bulwark against Nazism…Our service chaplains…should get into touch with German pastors or priests who have resisted Nazism…The church is possibly one of the few bridges of confidence between the two countries that is not down.” In an order both strategic and sweet, Montgomery writes that “At present we allow all members of the British forces in Germany to speak to, and play with, little children.” Finally, the Commander-in-Chief writes, “We must issue a series of Messages or Proclamations which will tell the Germans what we are going to do, and will demand their co-operation. These must be issued by ‘The British C-in-C’, and must be signed by me. The German people understand this, and will do what they are told.” Each page of this 5pp. document measures 8″ x 13″, held together by the original brad tack in the upper left corner. Pages are lightly toned and some rust from the tack is present, but overall the document is in very good condition, entirely legible, and Montgomery’s writing and signature are clear and bold. An important, fascinating document that delineates the successful integration of Germany back into the world community after WWII. Sold for $2,500.

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“Top Secret” Draft Signed by Bernard Montgomery. Click to enlarge.

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Bernard Montgomery Signed Copy of His WWII Speeches, ”Forward to Victory” — Signed in 1946

D-Day mastermind Bernard Montgomery signed first edition of ”Forward to Victory,” a compilation of his WWII speeches delivered to his soldiers. Hutchinson & Co: London: 1946. Handwritten note on front free endpaper dated 10 November 1946 reads, ”To: F.W. Heath to whose initiative this small volume is due / Montgomery of Alamein Field-Marshal.” Crimson red linen boards feature gilt lettering. Measures 5.5” x 8.75.” Very good plus condition. Sold for $550.

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Bernard Montgomery Signed Document Pertaining to Normandy — ”…push forward fairly powerful armored-force thrusts on the afternoon of D-Day…to cause alarm in the minds of the enemy…”

Bernard Montgomery document signed outlining the D-Day orders that he issued in April 1943. Sourvenir document is signed ”Montgomery of Alamein F.M.” The British officer controlled Allied land operations in WWII. This is his 5-point plan for D-Day, with highlights reading in part: ”…It was during April that I issued the last tactical instruction to the two Armies which were to land in Normandy…In Operation OVERLORD an uncertain factor is the speed at which the enemy will be able to concentrate his mobile and armoured divisions against us for counter-attack. The best way to interfere with the enemy…will be to push forward fairly powerful armored-force thrusts on the afternoon of D-Day…The whole effect of such aggressive tactics would be to…cause alarm in the minds of the enemy. To be successful, such tactics must be adopted on D-Day; to wait till D-Day plus 1 would be to lose the opportunity…” Runs 2pp. Measures approximately 8.5” x 11”. Housed in grey cloth boards with gilt lettering. Fine. Sold for $401.

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Bernard Montgomery Signed ”A History of Warfare” — ”…I have not written this book to glorify war…”

Bernard Montgomery signed first edition of ”A History of Warfare”. Published by Harper Collins: London: 1968. The author signs upon the fly-leaf: ”Montgomery of Alamein F.M. [Field Marshal]” The illustrated history spans ancient warfare to the nuclear age. Montgomery, British commander of Allied ground troops at Normandy, states in his preface: ”The aim of the general must be not only to win wars but also to play his part in preventing them.” 7” x 10” book runs 584pp., bound in red linen boards and lettered in gold. Very good condition. Sold for $313.

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Bernard Montgomery Autograph Letter Signed — “…When do you propose to come here for the pruning?…” — 1964

British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery signs an autograph letter on his personal stationery to his gardener Chadbund. The note reads, “…When do you propose to come here for the pruning? / Apple Trees / Shrubs / Roses / Yrs. sincerely / Montgomery of Alamein”. He pens it in blue ink and dates the letter 25 February 1964. A pencil checkmark appears next to the “Roses” item on the list. Single page measures 5″ x 8″. A crease bisects the letter, else fine condition. Sold for $240.

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