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What was Heydrich's role in Kristallnacht?

  • He was an innocent bystander

  • He helped organize it

  • He was one of the victims

  • He was against it

Answer

Heydrich, a high-ranking Nazi official, played a critical role in orchestrating Kristallnacht, the infamous anti-Jewish pogrom of 1938. As one of the main architects of the operation, Heydrich coordinated the attacks carried out by Nazi paramilitary forces, resulting in widespread destruction of Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues throughout Germany and Austria.
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