Nazi Rhetoric and Historical Atrocities

This chapter examines pivotal speeches by Nazi leaders, particularly Himmler and Hitler, revealing their explicit discussions on the extermination of Jews and military discipline related to eliminating perceived enemies. It places these speeches in the context of Nazi foreign policy and the broader psychological mindset of Germany during World War II. Additionally, the chapter explores the grim historical precedents of extermination in German colonialism, specifically highlighting the Herrero uprising, to underscore the chilling legacy of these ideologies.