Order that the occupying forces in the east are to establish security by punishing resistance by "drastic measures" that induce "terror" in the population and "crush every will to resist"

Fuehrer Hq., 23 July 1941
Chief of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces No. 442254/41, Most Secret WFSt/ Section L(IOp)
Supplement to Directive No. 33
On 22d July, the Fuehrer, after receiving the C-in-C of the Army, issued the following orders with a view to supplementing and enlarging Directive No. 33:
1 to 5: (Strategic measures).
6. In view of the vast size of the conquered Territories in the East, the forces available for establishing security in these areas will be sufficient only if instead of punishing resistance by sentencing the guilty in a court of law, the Occupying Forces spread such terror as is likely, by its mere existence, to crush every will to resist among the population.
The respective Commanders, together with available troops, should be made responsible for maintaining peace within their areas. The commanders must find the means of keeping order within their areas, not by demanding more security forces, but by applying suitable, drastic measures.
[signed] Keitel A true Copy [illegible signature] Major (staff)
The Reichsfuehrer-SS