Telegram from “Diensstelle Rahn” to the Foreign Ministry, reporting on the disarmament of the garrison in Bizerte Tunis – 12/2/1942
Date:
08.12.1942
Location:
ביזרט, צרפת, תוניס, תוניסיה
Personnalités:
Moellhausen, Nehring, Rahn, von Arnim
Keyword:
Bizerte conflict, German-French Relations, Inner Organisation (Germany)
Organization:
Diensstelle Rahn, French military in Tunisia, French Residency, German foreign ministry, Panzer-Armeeoberkommando 5
Nom du fonds d’archives:
political archive of the foreign ministry
Folder Number:
Rahn_Dec42_pages 29-30
Description
Language: German
Telegram from Rahn to the Foreign Ministry, informing them about the peaceful disarmament of Bizerte and demobilization of its troops (French and Senegalese), which aren´t estimated to be suitable for incorporation into Axis forces. Also mentions replacement of General Nehring by von Arnim, thereby the transfer of command to the 5th tank division too and requests Moellhausen to be informed about Bizerte, as well as information about the possible release of the Destourian leader from Marseille in order to establish armed Arab forces.
