How did Peiper deny his role in the Holocaust?
Claimed it never happened
Blamed others
Said he was following orders
Obfuscated and denied facts
Answer
Peiper obfuscated and denied facts to deny his role in the Holocaust. He claimed that he was unaware of the atrocities committed at Malmedy and was merely following orders. He also claimed that he was not aware of the gas chambers and that the concentration camps were merely labor camps. Peiper's denials were ultimately unsuccessful and he was convicted of war crimes.
Unveiling the Enigma: A Quiz on Joachim Peiper - Infamous SS Officer
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