I do not feel guilty of any war crimes, I have only done my duty as an intelligence organ, and I refuse to serve as an ersatz for Himmler.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He denies guilt for war crimes, claiming he only did his duty as an intelligence officer.
- In plain terms
- He says he is not guilty of war crimes and only did his job.
- What can you take from it?
- Following orders is often used as a defense against accountability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is duty enough to excuse war crimes?
- Where does responsibility end?
Another view
Doing duty does not absolve moral responsibility for crimes.
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