BRNO ARMAMENT WORKS (ZBROJOVKA BRNO) IN BRNO

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP82-00046R000400240009-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 8, 2001
• Sequence Number: 9
• Publication Date: January 12, 1955
• Content Type: REPORT

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
INFORMATION REPORT
DATE OF INFO.
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This material contains information affecting the Na-
tional )Defense of the. United States within the mean-
ing of the Espionage Laws, Title 18, U.S.C. Sees. 793
Md. 794, the tranamieeign or revelation of which in
any manner to :an. unauthorized person. Is prohibited
'by lam.
THE APPRAISAL OF CONTENT 1S TENTATIVE.
(FOR KEY SEE REVERSE)
L I BRAINY SUBJECT AND AREA CODES
3-02-0+o6 1/55
7551?3 27M
755.211 27M
754.22 27M
1-:6/712.1 27M
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Identification Data:
1. Reference is made to page 4, Overlay of AMS-M671 (GSQS 4416),
Middle Danube, Scale 1:100,000, Sheet V-11 Rodonin, Pinpoint
Location of Zbro jovka .Bi rao.
Pt. 1. Rail Line. Single track, normal European gauge. Led from
center of.Brno northwest to Tisnov. Double track at Kralove
Pole Station.
Pi. 2. Kralovo Pole Railroad Station. Station building described
as 40 x 15 mn.,, single story with exception of the center
section which had a second-story room housing the office
of the statienmastor. Building was gray stuccoed brick
with red tile reef. A new station building was completed
in late 1953 and was located approximately 200 m. north of
the old statioh.
Pt.- 3. Zbrojovka Armament Plant Area. Refer to paragraph 3 and
page 6, Site. Lay-out.
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Brno Arm=erlt Works (Zbrojovkr. Brno)
in Erno
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DATE DISTR. 18 Nov .1954
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25X1X 2. Ref#rence is made to page 5.. Overlay of 0232-9954-25 IC N.- Brno,
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Pii Ioint Location of Zbrojovka.
shown the above mosaic in
Pt. 1. Rail Line. Same as Pt. 1, paragraph 1.
road, Pt. 3, was the deciding factor in the choice made/
Ail effort o e ini-e ocate s plant. It should be noted that
-= under a n in making a decision on the exact site, The?'
Pt. 3. Road. Same as Pt. 1, paragraph 3. Source feels certain
this was the road leading along the north boundary of the
plant area since it is the only road in the area which appears
on the mosaic to cross the railroad tracks. Source remembered
that there was a railroad crossing signal and barrier at this
point.
Site Layout.
Pt. 2. Zbrojovka Armament Plant. Description under paragraph
Site Layout:
3. Reference is made to page 6, Memory Sketch of the Zbrojovka Armament
Plant area.
topped with one-strand barbed wire. only
that part indicated by a solid line uppesed
that it surrounded the entire plant e . es were25X1X
observed.
Pt. 1. Read. Five to six meters wide, good condition, cobblestone
(dlazba). Same as Pt. 3, paragraph 2.
Pt. 2. Fence. Wooden plank (solid), approximately two meters high,
.Pt. 3.
Pt. 4.
Pt. 5.
Pt. 6.
Pt. 7.
Pt. 8..
Pt. 9.
building. This building was built sometime before source's
arrival in Brno it 1946. It was probably a pro-World War II
construction.
story. Source described the building as being similar to
a large hall with high ceilings. Skylights were observed
on the roof. A large windowed area covered most of the
side of the building adjacent to the rail line. Large
pieces of machinery could be seen through the windows but
source was unable to identify them. not recall
having seen windows on the north and south sides of the
The building was believed to be stuccoed brick aeed.single-
Rail Line. Narrow gauge. Led along the inside of the plant
area between the fence and building. On several occasions
source observed small, narrow-gauge cars on this line but
unable to give any description.
Building. Housed workshops. Approximately 275 x ? x 20 m.
Building. Light gray stuccoed brick, approximately 100 x
25 m., five or six stories high, flat roof, roofing material
unknown. Appeared to be an office building.
Buildings (three). Each was a light gray stuccoed brick
building, approximately 50 x 15 4`20 m., five or six stories
high with flat roof. Appeared to be office buildings.
Large Crane. Fifteen to 20 m. in height. Source had no
further information regarding crane or area in which it
was located.
Rail Line. Same as Pt. 1, paragraph 1.
Railroad Bridge. Double hack. Small construction support-
ing rail line over small road.
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Pt. 10. Housing Area. Small family houses.
Pt. 11. Railroad Station Warehouse. Red brick, red tile low gable
roof, approximately 75-80 x 10 m., one story. Three large
wooden doors and a wood loading ramp were on the west side
Of the building. Source was unable to describe the east;
side of the building. Source had no information regarding
the use of the building.
Pt. 12. Garden Area. Property of families living in the vicinity.
Pt. 13. Housing Area.
Pt. 14.. KralovV Pole Railroad Station. Old building, 40 x 15 m.,
gray stuccoed brick, red tiled gable roof, single story.
A new station completed in autumn 1953 was located 200-300
m. north of this building.
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it was general knowledge in the Brno area that
this plant produced various armaments prior to World War II.
production on o weapons, possioly artillery pieces. Source observed
so expansion of the plant area or construction of new buildings
during the 1946 - 1953 period.
hours. The building was lighted a s e9
impression that there were at least two work shifts.
give no information on the labor force or recall the names of any
employees at the plant.
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oA AMS M671 (fISGS 4416) ,
Overia~r
Middle Danubee, Scale 1:100,000,
..Sheet V-11,.
Pinpeiut LOC&tiou et Zbreievka Ai*inent Plant.
p 49-10
$ 16-30
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Overlay of 0232-9954-25 ICM, Brno.
Pinpoint Location of Zbrojovka Ar ent Plant, Brno.
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Memory Sketch of the Zbrojovka Armament Plant Area.
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