WWII US Military Summary of Heinrich Himmler’s Files
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Description
Himmler’s Files: Nazi Plans, SS Ideology, and Hitler
Timeline of Main Events Covered in the Source
November 8, 1945: The Office of Military Government for Germany (US), Office of the Director of Intelligence, issues a report titled “WWII US Military Summary of Heinrich Himmler’s Files” This report consists of extracts and excerpts from Heinrich Himmler’s correspondence, speeches, orders, and miscellaneous items found in Hallein.
Content of the Report (as described):
- Part I: Details the Nazi plan for the future of Russia.
- Part I: Contains Heinrich Himmler’s expressions and thoughts on the SS, self-sacrifice, slave labor, ideals, natural selection, orders, and Adolf Hitler.
- Part II: Provides an accession list of the Himmler material found.
Cast of Characters
Heinrich Himmler:
- Role: A central figure in Nazi Germany, holding the powerful positions of Reichsführer of the Schutzstaffel (SS), Chief of the German Police, and later Reich Minister of the Interior.
- Brief Bio: One of the most powerful and feared men in Nazi Germany, directly responsible for the implementation of the Holocaust and overseeing the vast network of concentration camps. His files, summarized in this report, provide insight into his ideology, plans, and perspectives on various aspects of the Nazi regime and its goals, including the future of Russia, the role of the SS, and the use of slave labor.
Adolf Hitler:
- Role: The Führer (leader) of Nazi Germany and the central figure of the Nazi regime.
- Brief Bio: A dictator who rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, initiating World War II with the invasion of Poland. His ideology of racial supremacy and territorial expansion led to the systematic persecution and murder of millions of Jews and other minority groups. Himmler’s thoughts on Hitler, as mentioned in the report, would likely offer a perspective on their relationship and Hitler’s leadership from within the inner circle of the Nazi regime.
World War II: Heinrich Himmler’s Files from Hallein
November 8, 1945 report from the Office of Military Government for Germany (US), Office of the Director of Intelligence, consisting of extracts and excerpts of correspondence, speeches, orders, and miscellaneous items from Heinrich Himmler. Part I contains the Nazi’s plan for the future of Russia. Also contains Himmler’s expression on the SS, self-sacrifice, slave labor, ideals, Himmler on natural selection, orders, and thoughts on Hitler. Part II contains an accession list of Himmler Material.
