The Field Marshal Behind Mass Murder: Walter von Reichenau
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Walter von Reichenau was one of Nazi Germany’s most infamous generals. A loyal supporter of Hitler, he commanded the 6th Army during invasions of Poland, France, and the Soviet Union. His infamous “Severity Order” encouraged soldiers to kill Jews and civilians, paving the way for massacres like Babi Yar. Though he rose to field marshal, he died in 1942 before facing justice for the atrocities committed under his command.
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