I Don’t Need Nazis In My Germany

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March 21, 1941

Central Netherlands, near Utrecht – Doorn House

“I understand Germany’s stance, but I hope you will also understand the Netherlands’ position. After the last Great War, we rejected the demand to hand over Wilhelm II as a war criminal, despite pressure from Britain and France.”

“Germany’s home country, as well as the Imperial family, are grateful for the Netherlands’ consideration.”

At the words of the Dutch Foreign Minister, Eelco van Kleffens, Erich Kordt, now a Foreign Minister himself, replied with a full-blown professional smile.

But Kleffens sighed softly and opened his mouth.

“On that condition, we demanded that Wilhelm II be prohibited from any sort of political activity.

As you know, that is not being observed at all.”