Questions About Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland

by Christopher R. Browning

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Why do some of the people quoted have an asterix by their names?

Chris These are pseudonyms. The first instance of a pseudonym is indicated with an asterisk.

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What is the significance of the "gray zone"?

K De In other books, including "The Good Old Days" and "Nazi Doctors", there is the presence of readily available alcohol to deaden the whatever conscience…moreIn other books, including "The Good Old Days" and "Nazi Doctors", there is the presence of readily available alcohol to deaden the whatever conscience those men had. So commanders knew that those men who committed mass murder had to have their humanity actively suppressed.(less)

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