Under the Shadow of the Swastika
| Author | : R. Bennett |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 318 |
| Release | : 1999-05-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230508262 |
| ISBN-13 | : 023050826X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (26X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Under the Shadow of the Swastika by : R. Bennett
Download or read book Under the Shadow of the Swastika written by R. Bennett and published by Springer. This book was released on 1999-05-28 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a study in the ethics of war. It is the only work which focuses on the moral dilemmas of resistance and collaboration in Nazi-occupied Europe, including a detailed examination of Jewish resistance. It presents a comprehensive guide to the harrowing ethical choices that confronted people in response to the German doctrine of collective responsibility: reprisal killings and hostage-taking. Also included: discussion of violations of the Laws of War (especially torture) by the resistance.
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