NAM.1987-03-31-2221

One of a collection of 169 papers relating to Col Sir Augustus Francis Andrew Nicol Thorne's family life and military service, 1933-1935. Thorne ceased to be British Military Attache in Berlin on 12 May 1935. In addition to domestic bills and family correspondence, the collection includes a 'propaganda' letter to Thorne from Prince Henry XXIII of Reuss emphasising political developments in Germany, February 1934; papers relating to Thorne's attendance at Kieler Woche (motor racing meeting), June 1934; correspondence supplied by C Budding, Regierungs-President of East Prussia illustrating international controversy over the nature of the German regime, October 1933; War Office letter offering Thorne the post of Commander, 1st Infantry Brigade (Guards), 14 Nov 1934; seating plan for dinner attended by Adolf Hitler, Thorne, British Ambassador, etc, March 1935; passes to visit Denmark and Poland; letters from his successor in Berlin, Col F E 'Boots' Hotblack; letter from M13 praising Thorne's achievements in Berlin. Associated with the 1st Infantry Brigade (Guards) and the War Office.

Germany, Inter-war period (1918-1939)