Erich von dem Bach
Erich Julius Eberhard von dem Bach-Zelewski was a German politician of Polish-Kashubian descent, military officer and high-ranking SS commander. During World War II, he was in charge of the Nazi security warfare against those designated by the regime as ideological enemies and any other persons deemed to present danger to the Nazi rule or Wehrmacht's rear security in the occupied territories of Eastern Europe. It mostly involved atrocities against the civilian population.
Background
- Born in
- Germany
- Awards
- 🏆 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross🏆 Golden Party Badge🏆 Wound Badge🏆 Sachsen-Meiningen Cross for Merit in War🏆 Clasp to the Iron Cross
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"From May until August, I went on a search for Himmler. Finally, I gave myself up voluntarily in August 1945. I went from one village to another looking for Himmler in order to kill him. I also wanted …"
"I am the only living witness but I must say the truth. Contrary to the opinion of the National Socialists that the Jews were a highly organized group, the appalling fact was that they had no organizat…"
"I hardly recognize him here. He was very egocentric, tried to get ahead without considering others."
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Timeline
1899
Born
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Died
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