. Walter Hewel records this remark; see Erich Kordt, 'Nicht aus den Akten', which generally gives more space to the proceedings. Also Paul Schmidt, 'Hitler's Interpreter'. A I. Berndt, the deputy Reich press chief, remarked in this connection:

'People in the street raise their arms to the troops as a greeting, but they are serious and silent. What goes on in their minds?'
(Der Marsch ins Grossdeutsche Reich).