Le Scie: I volonterosi carnefici di Hitler

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This groundbreaking international bestseller dispels many myths about the Holocaust, including the belief that Germans were unaware of the mass extermination of Jews and that only SS men were responsible for the killings. It presents compelling evidence that the extermination engaged the energies of countless ordinary Germans. The author reconstructs the climate of "eliminationist anti-Semitism" that fueled Hitler's genocidal ambitions and made the radical persecution of Jews in the 1930s widely accepted. Utilizing a wealth of unused archival materials, particularly testimonies from the perpetrators, the narrative reveals how Germans actively hunted Jews, subjected them to torture, and even posed for photographs with their victims. From mobile killing units to concentration camps and death marches, the work illustrates how ordinary Germans, raised in a society that viewed Jews as inherently evil, followed their beliefs to horrific ends. This book is hailed as a significant contribution to Holocaust literature, noted for its eloquence, meticulous documentation, and moral integrity, making it a pivotal read for understanding this dark chapter in history.