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Foreign News
August 1, 1940
The Kennewick Courier Reporter
Kennewick, Benton County, Washington
What is this article about?
Swiss army mobilized in response to German demands for foodstuffs and supplies, amid Nazi interest in Swiss gold reserves, most of which was transferred to Fort Knox months earlier.
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Geneva, Switzerland—The Swiss army, pitifully small, but determined, has been mobilized following a gun-at-the-head demand by German agents that Switzerland turn her reserve stores of foodstuffs and supplies over to Hitler's army. It is believed that the Nazi plunderbund had visions of taking over one of Europe's largest reserve stocks of gold, for many years entrusted to Swiss banks. Most of this gold, however, left Switzerland for Ft. Knox, Kentucky, U. S. A. many months ago.
Geneva, Switzerland—The Swiss army, pitifully small, but determined, has been mobilized following a gun-at-the-head demand by German agents that Switzerland turn her reserve stores of foodstuffs and supplies over to Hitler's army. It is believed that the Nazi plunderbund had visions of taking over one of Europe's largest reserve stocks of gold, for many years entrusted to Swiss banks. Most of this gold, however, left Switzerland for Ft. Knox, Kentucky, U. S. A. many months ago.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Swiss Mobilization
German Demands
Nazi Gold Reserves
Switzerland Neutrality
Wwii Tensions
What entities or persons were involved?
Hitler
Where did it happen?
Switzerland
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Switzerland
Key Persons
Hitler
Outcome
swiss army mobilized; most gold reserves transferred to ft. knox, kentucky, u. s. a. many months ago.
Event Details
The Swiss army has been mobilized following demands by German agents for Switzerland to turn over reserve stores of foodstuffs and supplies to Hitler's army. The Nazi plunderbund sought to take over Europe's largest reserve stocks of gold in Swiss banks, but most had already been moved to Ft. Knox.