and revolution would prevail to require German beach line troops and troops from support points in the rear to try to prevent sabo- tage and to take care of revolt among the people rather than be ready to concentrate on the point where the allied beach head was attempted. It is essential for a successful invasion, to have this extra help that the civilian population can give if properly organized and armed. If agents and the people are armed, they can then carry out the many important tasks of sabotage of communications, subversive activities for diversion of enemy troops. Note The deception plan for this weapon is that it is considered as a flare signal pistol for ground troop units, and because of priorities nothing will be done about it until later this year. /s/O. U. Solbert Col GSC Psychological Warfare Br. |