Hitler´s Willing Executioners

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This groundbreaking international bestseller dispels many myths about the Holocaust, including the notions that Germans were unaware of the mass extermination of Jews, that only SS men were responsible, and that the perpetrators acted reluctantly. The author presents compelling evidence that the extermination of European Jewry involved the active participation of tens of thousands of ordinary Germans. By reconstructing the atmosphere of eliminationist anti-Semitism, the book illustrates how Hitler's genocidal ambitions gained traction and how radical persecution of Jews became widely accepted during the 1930s. Utilizing a wealth of previously unused archival materials, particularly the testimonies of the killers, the narrative delves into the brutal realities of the killing fields where Germans hunted Jews, tortured them, and even posed for photos with their victims. From mobile killing units to death camps and marches, the author demonstrates how deeply ingrained societal beliefs about Jews as evil and dangerous led ordinary Germans to embrace and act upon these convictions. This work is a significant and original contribution to Holocaust literature, praised for its eloquence, meticulous documentation, and moral integrity.