After WWII many low rank nazis were captured but failed to be convicted for their crimes. Their defense was that they were "just following orders", which is true.
Is this a valid defense?
What can an army do when ordered to commit war crimes?
Who is responsible, the soldier who commited the war crime or the general that ordered it?
In the specific case of the nazi holocaust, is Hitler solely responsible?
Thank you for a relevant AMA. Keep up the good work!
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After WWII many low rank nazis were captured but failed to be convicted for their crimes. Their defense was that they were "just following orders", which is true.
Is this a valid defense?
What can an army do when ordered to commit war crimes?
Who is responsible, the soldier who commited the war crime or the general that ordered it?
In the specific case of the nazi holocaust, is Hitler solely responsible?
Thank you for a relevant AMA. Keep up the good work!
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