“The troops are therefore empowered and are in duty bound in this war to use without mitigation even against women and children any means that will lead to success.”
Quote by Wilhelm Keitel
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Wilhelm Keitel
Wilhelm Keitel, born on September 22, 1882 and died on October 16, 1946, was a military leader of Nazi Germany. He served as the Chief of the German Armed Forces High Command during World War II and was a military advisor to Adolf Hitler. Keitel played a significant role in the military campaigns of Nazi Germany, including the invasions of Poland, France, and the Soviet Union, but his military decisions also led to significant losses for Germany in the war. more