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Nota d'ambito

Use for discussions of mass executions carried out as reprisals for and to deter resistance activity. Also keyword the specific killing method, e.g. "shootings," "hangings," etc. (en-US)

Definizione

Mass executions of civilians carried out by the Germans or their allies as reprisals for and to deter resistance activity. These executions were carried out in accordance with specific directives issued to field commanders that authorized the seizing and execution of hostages. (en-US)

Termini più generici

• discriminazione e persecuzione