There was no Geneva Convention. But we didn't shoot Russians either. Where would we get three million prisoners if we shot all the Russians? Propaganda! You can't open your mouth, even in the biggest democracy. Do you think it's so nice to sit in prison after ten years of war for the Fatherland? If I would be God, I would do it differently!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He claims they didn't shoot Russians to avoid lack prisoners, calling it propaganda and criticizing lack of free speech.
- In plain terms
- He says they spared Russians to keep prisoners and blames propaganda.
- What can you take from it?
- War narratives can be manipulated for political purposes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How reliable are wartime statements?
- What role does propaganda play in shaping public perception?
Another view
The justification is self‑serving and lacks verification.
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