The Scourge of the Swastika
The Scourge of the Swastika
Edward Frederick Langley Russell
Dr. Gabor Maté
I began to read it, saw photographs of the horrors of the concentration camps and the extermination details in Eastern Europe. - Dr. Gabor Maté
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The Scourge of the Swastika

The Scourge of the Swastika: A History of Nazi War Crimes During World War II

Edward Frederick Langley Russell
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Edward Frederick Langley Russell
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In "The Scourge of the Swastika," Lord Russell of Liverpool meticulously chronicles the harrowing acts of barbarity and injustice perpetrated by the Nazi regime during the Second World War. Drawing from his vantage point as a key figure in the legal proceedings against Nazi war criminals, Russell provides a chilling account of the myriad atrocities committed not just against the Jews, but also against POWs, civilians, and even Germans themselves. Published in 1954, this seminal work sheds light on the unfathomable depths of cruelty reached by the Third Reich, presenting a detailed legal argument that these heinous acts were not only morally abhorrent but unequivocally illegal. Russell's narrative is both compelling and horrifying, as he delves into the systematic torture, murder, and execution practices that were widespread throughout occupied Europe. "The Scourge of the Swastika" stands as a testament to the victims of these crimes, serving as a crucial reminder of the importance of remembering history's darkest chapters to ensure they are never repeated. Through his meticulous research and firsthand insights, Lord Russell of Liverpool not only exposes the extent of Nazi atrocities beyond the Holocaust but also commemorates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unspeakable evil.

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Released
1954
1 Jan
Length
290
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I began to read it, saw photographs of the horrors of the concentration camps and the extermination details in Eastern Europe. - Dr. Gabor Maté
— Edward Frederick Langley Russell, The Scourge of the Swastika

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