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How was the German Armed Forces' role in the Holocaust described in Manstein's paper?

  • Fully responsible

  • Partly responsible

  • Not culpable

  • Ignored completely

Answer

Manstein absolved the German Armed Forces of any culpability in the Holocaust, arguing that they were merely carrying out orders and had no knowledge of the genocidal intent behind the Nazi regime's actions. This assertion has been widely criticized by historians, who point to evidence that the military was not only aware of the Holocaust but also actively participated in its execution.
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