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SS Wiking Division War Crimes
- The SS Wiking Division was composed mostly of foreign Germanic volunteers involved in atrocities, particularly in the East.
- Their foreign makeup led to attempts to minimize their culpability, but evidence shows deep involvement in war crimes.
Auschwitz Typhoid Massacre
- Miklos Niezli, a Jewish doctor, observed horrific typhoid outbreaks and mass killings in Auschwitz.
- He described how thousands were killed after being deemed unable to work, highlighting the brutal conditions and systematic murder.
Doctors' Role and Consent
- Nazi doctors at death camps had full choice to participate with no punishment for refusal.
- Doctors played a central role in the Holocaust's execution, key beyond the guards enforcing orders.