Many German families have remained silent about the atrocities committed during the Nazi regime, leaving a legacy of unspoken history. The term Mitlaufer refers to those Germans who followed Nazi ideologies quietly, yet represented the majority. Presently, even decades later, discussing this painful past remains challenging. Recent searches through family belongings, like those of Hans Graser, reveal surprising documents that highlight personal connections to Nazi activities. This ongoing struggle to confront and communicate their history demonstrates the lingering effects of World War II on family dynamics in Germany.
âThe Mitlaufer, as the Germans who followed the Nazi tide without resistance are called, represented the vast majority of the German people.â
âEven now, 80 years after the end of World War II, it's difficult to talk about it... without those millions of Mitlaufer, neither Hitler nor his followers would have been capable of committing a genocide.â}],
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