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tives to Hitler in Germany were (a) the army, and (b) Himmler. He stated that communications 
 
between high army officers were under the control and supervision of Himmler's men; that 
 
whenever an army cell began to form which was hostile to Hitler, Himmler let it form until he was 
 
sure he knew who all the members were. These officers were then relieved of their commands. 
 
This statement of Himmler's relations with the army and his control of communications between 
 
the officers was confirmed to me by two other Swedes, who were very well informed about 
 
existing conditions in Germany.
 
                        Wallenberg's. statement that the only alternatives to Hitler were (a) the army, and 
 
(b) Himruler, was confirmed by every well informed Swede I knew who discussed the matter with 
 
me.
 
          Wallenberg' s statements were further confirmed by the fact that the Swedes, 
 
outside their official legation and consulate, had built their government connections in Germany 
 
largely around Himmler and his organization.
 
     The Swedes coming out of Germany reported that nearly everyone in Germany thought 
 
that Germany could not