Colonies are necessary to Germany. We shall get them through negotiation if possible; but if not, we shall take them.


As quoted in Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal (1947) by the International Military Tribunal, Vol. 5, p. 134.

Hjalmar Schacht Quotes

Colonies are necessary to Germany. We shall get them through negotiation if possible; but if not, we shall take them.

Colonies are necessary to Germany. We shall get them through negotiation if possible; but if not, we shall take them.

Colonies are necessary to Germany. We shall get them through negotiation if possible; but if not, we shall take them.

Colonies are necessary to Germany. We shall get them through negotiation if possible; but if not, we shall take them.