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Gottlob BergerSS Obergruppenführer (General), Chief of the Personnel Department of the SS troops
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Content:
- Gottlob Berger: Notorious SS War Criminal
- Propagandist of Hate: "Untermensch" Textbook
- Ruthless Commander in Slovakia
- SS Leadership & War Crimes
- Nuremberg Trial and Conviction
- Post-war Life and Neo-Nazi Connections
Gottlob Berger: Notorious SS War Criminal
Gottlob Berger, born in 1895, was a high-ranking SS officer who held the position of Chief of the SS Personnel Main Office. He was also a prominent figure within the Reich Security Main Office (RSHA).
Propagandist of Hate: "Untermensch" Textbook
In 1941, Berger played a crucial role in the publication of the textbook "Untermensch" ("Subhuman") while working under Alfred Rosenberg. This propaganda piece depicted the Soviet Union as "the refuse of humanity, standing lower than an animal in terms of spiritual development."
Ruthless Commander in Slovakia
In August 1944, Berger was appointed to lead military operations in Slovakia. There, he infamously declared, "After every uprising, it is necessary to restore the peace of the graveyard."
SS Leadership & War Crimes
Berger's ascent within the SS was marked by his appointment as Oberstgruppenführer SS (General) in 1940 and General der Waffen-SS (General of the Waffen-SS) in 1943. He held key positions as head of the SS Main Office (1940-1945), supervising personnel, law, and administration.
Nuremberg Trial and Conviction
Berger faced charges of war crimes at the Nuremberg Trials for his involvement in the extermination of Jews. In April 1949, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Post-war Life and Neo-Nazi Connections
Berger was released from prison in 1951 but continued to actively participate in neo-Nazi activities. He contributed to the far-right magazine "Nation Europa." Berger's role in the Holocaust and his unwavering commitment to hate speech and genocide earned him a lasting legacy as one of the most notorious war criminals of the Nazi era.
