While I admire the effort Terry has gone through to research, write, and self-publish a book, something that thus far I've been unwilling and unable to do, it is in my opinion equally admirable to expose him and his motives as yet another rehasher of myths, slanders, and half-truths about the Waffen SS. Coupled with other recent works such as "The Myth of the Eastern Front" and "Jochen Peiper", and the hysterical reactions of those who find their works challenged, it doesnt take a stretch of the imagination to see that there is panic in the minds of those who have held on to ideologically-based, historically innacurate, "in a bubble" examinations of the Waffen SS and that their grip on the minds of the more learned studiers of the time is slipping. In short, these works simply do not withstand even cursory objective intellectual scrutiny.When even constructive criticism, pointing out of factual errors, and simply asking for answers to inconvient questions are lumped in to the category of SS apologia, denial, and ignorance, then we know what they and their motives are.
My question is quite simple:
These men were not the `fourth' part of the Armed Forces but more so the political tool with which Hitler and Himmler could unleash their genocidal plans with throughout the Eastern Front.
well, which is it then? a politcal tool used for unleashing genocial plans, or a military force worthy of your admiration?and whilst I really do admire the Waffen-SS as a military force
and I am intersted in Terry's answer re Adenauer.
And finally, I think its important to note that this a "grown-up" forum. One should not actively solicit feedback and advice if one is not prepared to accept negative responses. Put on some thicker armor, Terry, and bring a sharper sword.