Warlimont became renowned, with Keitel and Jodl, as one of the German officers most loyal to Hitler and was accordingly sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment in 1949 as a minor war criminal...
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- What does it mean?
- The quote notes that Warlimont, known for loyalty to Hitler, was sentenced to 18 years as a minor war criminal in 1949.
- In plain terms
- Warlimont was imprisoned for 18 years as a minor war criminal after the war.
- What can you take from it?
- Even loyal officers faced post‑war prosecution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What criteria defined ‘minor’ war crimes?
- How did his loyalty influence his sentence?
Another view
Labeling him ‘minor’ may downplay his involvement.
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