Perhaps teaching children to never question authority was a bad idea

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[–] 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I don't remember him being a war hero, just a veteran. And the number isn't for the war, it's "law enforcement", so, death camps (including the Jews, Slavs, Roma...) and various raids and mass executions all over the occupied territories.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    He received the second and first class Iron Crosses, the first class famously on the recommendation of his Jewish officer.

    People compare them pretty frequently to the Bronze Star. I don't think that's quite right because the award systems are simply different but by all accounts the first class award was a rarity for his rank.

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