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Jürgen Hahn had known little about the Winter Palace two months ago. But it did not come as a

surprise to him when he read the documents for the first time and subsequently discovered that
he would play an important role in connection with the removal of the art treasures.

"I do not wish to discuss whether it is better now or in the spring."
An ill-tempered and impatient Reichsmarshall had started to panic at the prospect of the war

dragging on along with the prospect of losing face if he did not succeed in emptying the palace of

valuables.
"The palace must be emptied at all costs!" the Reichsmarschall boomed down the phone from

Berlin.

Chapter 5

Once again, Jürgen Hahn stared at his notes. Just to be sure. He flicked his vision between the

square and the papers. He thought of the memories he had as a child on the grand medieval
castles he had visited with his family. They seemed small now. Tiny even.

The cones of light from the many light projectors that were placed in the middle of the square

provided just enough light for the 200 soldiers inside the palace to work. And if he made an effort,
he could read his rude notes. The lights turned directly onto the outer walls of the palace, but the

glare from the walls and windows was so strong that it also gave light out in the dark in front of

the palace.
When he saw the winter palace for the first time, four days ago, he felt ill. The beauty and

magnificence of the palace was in stark contrast to the worn out caravan that had been his home

for the last few months. He almost got nauseated at the thought of the amount of sumptuous
luxury the huge palace contained. Art, antiques, ancient finds, china, gold, jewelry, furniture. He

rejoiced that part of the huge art collection was soon heading for Germany.

Prominent military people had just arrived alongside three art experts. They had lists of
the valuables Der Führer wanted from the museum. Together, they had consulted what was to be

taken from the museum and brought back. He had to make sure the art was packed properly
down, so that the art-pieces doesn’t damage.

When everything settled, Hahn felt proud to be in charge of Action Hermitage.

It gave him a feeling of importance.
The palace, in Russian baroque style, was like a giant black shadow in the middle of the

city. Although 50 military trucks were parked in the huge space, they all seemed small.

Jürgen Hanh got into the cabin on the rear carriage.