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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
NR:
SECTO 40
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forts in economic field if they become equals militarily.
Believed it was premature to discuss question, much less make
a decision now.
Bevin stressed prevention of World War III, the crea-
tion of a force as deterrent to USSR and noted growing impa-
tience in UK with the slow progress in achieving unified force.
Believes question of German participation academic but govern-
ment tries to meet points of view of other two. Main consi-
deration is the maintenance of initiative achieved in last
few months by taking advantage of situation which has served
to weld together the forces we need to meet all provocations.
Pointed out steps taken to put US and UK troops in Europe and
stated US and UK had right to a decision on German participa-
tion before troops were actually committed. These factors,
along with arguments of the Dutch, has made UK Government
agree in principle to participation of German units. Agrees
that defense force should be strong enough for establishment
of a central command before implementation of decision to
which the Ministers should now agree in principle. Mentioned
that political forces impel haste in deciding now on this
question but stated that whatever government in power in UK
British people were firmly opposed to leaving door open to
possible future aggressions.
Secretary noted that NA Council had reached point
where decision must be made for the guidance of the meeting
of Defense Ministers in October. Agreed with Bevin integra-
ted force must exist before German units participate. Noted
area of agreement on questions raised by French on supplying
material and the priority of NAT countries in obtaining arma-
ments. At Secretary's question Schuman agreed that France did
not mean to wait until the completion of the medium term plan
before deciding on use of German units. Secretary stated
that if US Government goes to People with this unprecedented
commitment of US forces and takes responsibility in the command
it must not leave in doubt the ability to receive the military
help the US thinks is necessary because of indecision among
Allies.
CM IN 14614
(23 Sep 50)
DA SCO FORM
22-1
TOP SRODET
COPY NO.
15 JAN 1949
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1948 -O-811947
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