The Defendant SCHACHT between 1932 and 1945 was: A member of the Nazi
Party, a member of the Reichstag, Reich Minister of Economics, Reich
Minister without Portfolio and President of the German Reichsbank. The
Defendant SCHACHT used the foregoing positions, his personal influence,
and his connection with the Führer in such a manner that: He promoted
the accession to power of the Nazi conspirators and the consolidation of
their control over Germany set forth in Count One of the Indictment; he
promoted the preparations for war set forth in Count One of the
Indictment; and he participated in the military and economic plans and
preparation of the Nazi conspirators for Wars of Aggression, and Wars in
Violation of International Treaties, Agreements, and Assurances set
forth in Counts One and Two of the Indictment.