Chapter VII

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First efforts to circumvent the Versailles Treaty and to limit its effects.

“Demilitarization of the Administration, incorporation of naval offices in civil ministries, etc. Incorporation of greater sections of the German maritime observation station and the sea-mark system in Heligoland and Kiel, of the Ems-Jade-Canal, etc. into the Reich Transport Ministry up to 1934;

“Noskos’ proposal of 11.8.1919 to incorporate the Naval Construction Department in the Technical High School, Berlin;

“Formation of the “Naval Arsenal Kiel”.

“(b) The saving from destruction of coastal fortifications and guns.

“1. North Sea. Strengthening of fortifications with new batteries and modern guns between the signing and the taking effect of the Versailles Treaty; dealings with the Control Commission—information, drawings, visits of inspection, result of efforts.”

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“2. Baltic. Taking over by the Navy of fortresses Pilau and Swinemunde;

“Salvage for the Army of one-hundred and eighty-five movable guns and mortars there.

“3. The beginnings of coastal air defense.

“_Part B (1920-1924. The Organizational New Order)_

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