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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat
Hitler is a fascinating figure, supposedly very charismatic. His portrayal in Downfall is how I imagine him to be. He had no problem finding very willing volunteers to carry out his most evil plans.
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Now that seemed lika a good film to me also.
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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat
One question I have always wrestled with is whether there is something innate in the German character which allowed Nazis to find willing executioners to carry out the holocaust or if it could happen in any country, given the right circumstances. Unfortunately for mankind, I tend to believe the latter.
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Antisemitism resulting in violence was and has been widespread in Europe and America, often much more elsewhere than in Germany.
Something i see part of German character and culture is that they seem more efficient than most in their actions, good or bad.