German soldiers won the confidence of the people of Sighet by initially presenting themselves as protectors and liberators. They assured the Jewish community that they would be safe and that their welfare was a priority. This façade of benevolence, combined with Propaganda, led many to underestimate the dangers that were to come. Ultimately, this misplaced trust contributed to the tragic events that followed, as the true intentions of the Nazis became clear.
They would've either been refered as the Nazis or Axis within authorities. Or with soldiers, various names were given such as: Fritzs, Krauts, or Jerrys. I would highly recommend avoiding these words as they are offensive to the German people.
The Free Corps was a German led army. Many of the people that staffed this army were ex-soldiers who were being held in POW camps. It is believed that the reason these ex-soldiers joined the Free Corps was an act of trying to save their own lives.
When Hitler took over he had the German soldiers killed all the Jewish people and kept them at camps and kept them prisoner's.
The Hitler youth was important to the third riech because, the people in the hitler youth would be future Nazi SS soldiers,so it was important to train them to be benefitial to germany during the war
19,000 soldiers died after battle of the bulge
the danish really hated the soldiers because the soldiers were very cruel and everyone, especially the Jews suffered
British and Americans mainly, but the British also got the German on their side ( the German soldiers were called Hessans)
Christian X felt safe riding his horse in the streets of Copenhagen despite the presence of German soldiers because he was a symbol of Danish resistance and national pride during the German occupation in World War II. His public displays of confidence were intended to reassure the Danish people and assert their sovereignty. The soldiers' reluctance to confront the king directly further reinforced his sense of security in the situation. Ultimately, his ride became a powerful statement of defiance against the occupation.
1.5 children were murdered by German Soldiers and their collaborators during the holocaust.
King George came from a German line and because of that used German soldiers in the Colonies to help try to gain British control back. The people in the colonies were very receptive and kind to the German soldiers housing them and feeding. Many German solider never went back to Germany.
The only problem is that people don't believe it.
After being shot by cruel, evil and tyranical German gestapos S.O.B's. He had an epiphany. Left for dead he decided to return to his hometown, like a boss , and warn the Jews of the impending dangers. Tragically, nobody listened to him, and he resolved he no longer had friends:( he was later shot for refusing to return to the ghettos, smart man. Overall, it was out of complete loyalty.
In the late 1930s and the 1940s, the German SS soldiers killed millions of Jewish people in the holocaust camps.
The people of Sighet did not mind having Moche the Beadle around because he was considered a humble and pious man who worked at the synagogue, and they respected him for his dedication to his faith. They viewed him as harmless and respected his knowledge of Jewish mysticism.
Initially, the people of Sighet feel a sense of disbelief and indifference towards the Germans, believing that the war will not directly affect them. They dismiss warnings about the Nazis' intentions, viewing the German presence as a temporary inconvenience rather than a serious threat. This underestimation stems from a combination of denial, hope for peace, and a lack of understanding of the dire realities of the Holocaust that would soon unfold. Their complacency ultimately leads to tragic consequences as the situation deteriorates.
Moche the beadle escaped from the Nazis after being forced to dig trenches for them, at what was at that time the front lines of the war. After escaping he returns to sighet, and warns all the people in the town to leave, and go farther away so it will not happen to them too.
At the beginning of the war the Wehrmacht was 3,214,000 people. During the war, was intended to 21,107,000 people. The maximum number was reached 06.01.1943 and was 11.77 million soldiers.