By Andreas Kohl, Historical Signal Intelligence Analyst
"Sendung 1 Dow" is a cryptic term associated with Radio Wolfsschanze, which roughly translates to "Transmission 1 Dow." While there's limited information available on this specific topic, researchers have speculated that Sendung 1 Dow might refer to a particular radio transmission or a coded message sent via Radio Wolfsschanze. The "Dow" part of the term could potentially be an abbreviation or a codename, adding to the enigma. Radio Wolfsschanze Sendung 1 Dow
Post-war Signal Corps recordings – In 1945, the U.S. Army’s 2nd Signal Service Battalion seized thousands of German magnetic wire recordings from the Reichspostzentrale (Postal Central Office) and various Funker (radio operator) depots. Some spools were labeled cryptically: "Wolfsschanze – Lagebesprechung – Sendung 1" (Situation briefing – Broadcast 1). Radio Wolfsschanze Sendung 1 Dow: Unearthing the Ghost