Asked by John S

How is the quote "Hasn't it occurred to you yet that we are serving a mass murderer [Adolf Hitler]?" significant or important?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Of course Hitler was behind the mass murder of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust. However, the significance or importance of that quote depends upon who said it and when.
Answered by John S
It was said by a superior officer in 1943 or 1944 (during WWII). The officer had said it to a soldier. Both were Nazis.
Answered by Ms. Sue
We tend to assume that ordinary Germans, including soldiers, didn't know about the Holocaust. This quote shows that many or most of them did know about the state-established mass murders. At that time, uttering such words could have been considered treason, though.
Answered by Tommy
thank you
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
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