In Reply to: Which "Stalingrad" film? posted by MMasztal on October 19, 2008 at 14:23:18:
He quotes sources that show the Wehrmacht were willing participants in carrying out atrocities against Russians. The Wehrmacht didn't do as much as the SS because it wasn't their job, but they certainly participated. You don't need indoctrination when you believe all Russians, including civilians, are the enemy.
Henry Metelmann's writing also extensively covers his experience in the Wehrmacht where they "took the gloves" off, so to speak.
Regards. Doug
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Follow Ups
- Have you read "Stalingrad" by Antony Beevor? - Doug Flynn 00:22:46 10/20/08 (4)
- RE: Read "Stalingrad" by Antony Beevor? I have... - grinagog 02:25:15 10/20/08 (3)
- Come and See was excellent...* - MMasztal 05:17:55 10/20/08 (2)
- The SS attack on the village was so bizarre that Lynch or Greenaway couldn't beat it. * - mr grits 15:32:32 10/20/08 (0)
- That one still haunts me - mishmashmusic 07:12:15 10/20/08 (0)