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Smudger Jnr · 15-11-2008, 07:42 PM

[quote=James S;157166]"Worst" , it colours the arguement - was the man who sat behind a desk , signing the orders and forumlating vague orders and directives from the Fuhrer into policy any better beacuse he didn't actually do the killing himself ?
Himmler , Heydrich , the heads of the "Special actions Groups" - all educated men they directed others lower down to do the dirty work.

James,
I could not agree more with your comments.

Without those at the top issuing their orders, the Holocost would not have happened.
It is sad that there were so many people willing to accept these orders and carry them out to the letter.

Tom

15-11-2008, 07:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spandau, Berlin, Germany Posts: 1,189	[quote=James S;157166]"Worst" , it colours the arguement - was the man who sat behind a desk , signing the orders and forumlating vague orders and directives from the Fuhrer into policy any better beacuse he didn't actually do the killing himself ? Himmler , Heydrich , the heads of the "Special actions Groups" - all educated men they directed others lower down to do the dirty work. James, I could not agree more with your comments. Without those at the top issuing their orders, the Holocost would not have happened. It is sad that there were so many people willing to accept these orders and carry them out to the letter. Tom __________________ Reconnaissance Corps - Only the enemy in front.