Language:
German
Year of publication:
2014
Titel der Quelle:
Freiburger Rundbrief; Zeitschrift für christlich-jüdische Begegnung
Angaben zur Quelle:
21,1 (2014) 23-30
Keywords:
Intermarriage
;
National socialism Philosophy
;
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Abstract:
Discusses the definition of Mischlinge in the Nuremberg laws, their number, and their fate in the Third Reich. Argues that the Nazi regime intended to integrate Mischlinge of the second degree, while Mischlinge of the first degree were increasingly treated like Jews. However, in practice, Nazi policy followed a zig-zag course. The Nazi party advocated rigorous elimination of all non-Aryans, while state officials warned of endless genealogical "cleansing". Hitler, fearing unrest and protests, was inconsistent and hesitant. Initially, Mischlinge could serve in the Wehrmacht with special permission but, from April 1940 on, Mischlinge of the first degree were removed from service. At first, they could study at the university instead, but in 1942 this option was eliminated, and chances of their finding work were minimal. Their assignment to forced labor in 1943 marked the first step in their inclusion in the Final Solution, and many went into hiding or exile. In February 1945 persons living in "priviliged mixed marriages" were deported to Teresienstadt, and survived only thanks to the collapse of the Nazi regime.
URL:
Locate this publication in Israeli libraries
Permalink
