The History of the Twentieth Century 420 A Contintent-Wide Crime
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Oct 5, 2025 The podcast delves into the chilling reality that the Holocaust was a continent-wide crime, involving collective responsibility across Europe. It explores how various nations implemented their distinct anti-Jewish policies, detailing local collaborations in occupied territories. Fascinating contrasts emerge with Italy and Finland's initial refusals to deport Jews, juxtaposed with the Ustase regime's brutal campaigns in Croatia. Discussion includes the ambiguous roles of neutral countries, the Vatican, and the Allies’ restrained responses, highlighting a complex web of complicity and resistance.
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Occupation Type Altered Implementation
- Western European occupations allowed local governments to function, altering how persecution played out.
- In the East, Nazi rule dismantled states, enabling more direct, brutal SS operations.
Italy's Shift After German Occupation
- After Italy surrendered, German occupation enabled mass deportations previously resisted by Mussolini's regime.
- Thousands of local Italian officials and police then participated willingly in those deportations.
Puppet States Exercised Independent Violence
- Puppet states like Croatia and Slovakia often enacted their own genocidal policies with zeal and agency.
- Some satellite governments funded deportations and created camps independently of Berlin.
