Hi all.
Going to be a bit topical here.
Let me start with I am not a Nazi nor to a condone making money from peoples suffering, like selling items from concentration camps.
I am in agreement with all that has been written so far but I would like to raise this point.
I have visited Auschwitz and believe me when I say it is heart breaking to see and hear what went on. These grisly camps were the scene of much misery and human suffering beyond most peoples imagination.
The SS will be solely remembered for the atrocities committed in the Second World War.
It should be remembered the SS were a fighting unit and they were a formidable fighting force. It is a shame the SS will only be remembered for the horrible things that went on during the war.
All crimes against humanity should be deplored and it should also be remembered the Russians were no angles either. Some of the crimes committed against German civilians were no less brutal than the Jews suffered against the Germans.
The Allies were no angles either.
I hope people are not silly enough to think war crimes were only committed by the Germans and Japanese.
War is War. Unfortunately, whilst in Bosnia I experienced and saw brutality which I would not reveal to you on this forum.
I will never condone it but it will happen.
The British have their fair share of crimes against humanity throughout the ages.
I will repeat I have no time for Nazi's or their followers.
I have spoke to ex- SS soldiers and read many books. Most feel deeply ashamed for what went on during the war. They also feel ashamed and saddened for their fellow soldiers who died during battle, in that they will not be remembered as soldiers fighting for their country. They will only be remembered for the atrocities.
Some SS Soldiers were murderers and committed disgraceful acts against women and children and this should never be forgotten - other SS soldiers were brave, fierce and formidable opponents.
A balanced view.
One fighting unit can not be blamed for what went on during the war.
I blame the Nazi party and the people who committed these acts.
Markheliops