Police Battalions of the Third Reich

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The book explores the largely overlooked involvement of German Police Battalions in the mass murder of Jews and other targeted Eastern European groups during the Holocaust. Recent access to Soviet archives has unveiled their significant role, revealing that they executed over a million individuals in a short span. As the war progressed, these battalions evolved into regiments within the SS, participating in anti-partisan operations. The narrative includes detailed histories of each battalion and highlights the post-war lives of many perpetrators who evaded justice and resumed careers in law enforcement.