This is a very large paper announcing the occupation of Denmark by the Germans in 1940. I don't know if this is an original or a copy, but the feeling you get reading it is the same either way. You will notice that the translation is not perfect. If any of the Danish readers out there would like to provide a better one, it would be appreciated. I can only imagine what the Danish people felt when they read this. I have always been interested in WWII, so I think this is pretty cool, but this particular piece is affecting me differently today. The last two lines could be meant for everyone, and every country. Peace.
To the Danish People
German troops have crossed in the night the Danish border and have made landing different places. The Danish Government has decided to organize protest Country Conditions during Considerations of the occupation that has taken place, and according thereto promulgated following.
The German troops, who now find themselves in this country, enter in liaison with the Danish Wehrmacht, and it's population duty to refrain from any resistance to these troops. The Danish Government will try to ensure the Danish People and our country against the war ratio following accidents and therefore encourages people to calm and restrained attitude toward the relationship, which has now arisen. Peace and order must dominate the land, and with fairness must be paid to all who has an authority to exercise.
Under these for our homeland as serious, I urge all in town and country to show a fully correct and dignified appearance, as any unpremeditated action or utterance may have the gravest consequences.
Copenhagen, April 9, 1940 Christian R.
God bless you all. God preserve Denmark.
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