Joachim Peiper quotes
Joachim Peiper was a German Waffen-SS officer during World War II, known for his close association with high-ranking Nazi officials. His command of SS troops was linked to several war crimes, most notably the Malmedy massacre during the Battle of the Bulge. He was later convicted for war crimes and remained a controversial figure even after his death. Here are 6 of his quotes:
I admit willingly that after the Normandy battles, my unit was composed of young fanatic soldiers. Many of them had lost their parents, or brothers and sisters in the bombardments. Some had seen for themselves at Cologne where thousands of bodies were crushed after the terrorist raids. Their hatred of the enemy was such that I admit that I could not always control them. At Malmédy, there were, no doubt, some excesses.
Joachim Peiper
My boys may charge me with all they want. The main thing is, it helps them. They are not evil and no criminals. They are the products of total war, grown up on the streets of scattered towns without any education! The only thing [they] knew was to handle weapons for the Dream of [the] Reich. They were young people with a hot heart and the desire to win or to die, according to the word: right or wrong-my country!
Joachim Peiper
Joachim Peiper
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Occupation: German Officer
Born: January 30, 1915
Died: July 14, 1976
Quotes count: 6
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