The Making of an SS Killer

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Focusing on the life of SS Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Filbert, this biography explores his role as the first head of SS Task Force 9, where he orchestrated the murder of over 18,000 Soviet Jews. It delves into Filbert's radicalism, driven by a desire to prove his loyalty to the Nazi regime following his brother's imprisonment. The narrative also covers his post-war life, including his capture, trial, and eventual early release, during which he starred in a controversial film about SS atrocities. The book offers profound insights into the psyche of Nazi perpetrators.