Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Atrocities

This chapter examines the chilling actions of Reserve Police Battalion 101 during World War II, as recounted in the book 'Ordinary Men.' It explores the psychological struggles faced by the battalion's commander and the soldiers tasked with executing horrific orders, revealing the complexities of morality and duty amid unspeakable violence. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of remembering these events and understanding the human behaviors that led to such atrocities.