Revealing the Horrific Reality of Reserve Battalion 101 in Ordinary Men: Final Solution in Poland
This review is about the book Ordinary Men: Reserve Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland. Written by Christopher R. Browning, it is an illuminating and thought-provoking look into one of the most heinous tragedies of World War II – the Nazi extermination of Polish Jews. Drawing on personal testimonies, archival records, and a wealth of other evidence, Browning shows how a group of reserve police officers from Hamburg were transformed from ordinary men into willing participants in genocide. The result is an unflinching examination of human behavior that challenges our understanding of morality, ethics and what it means to be human. With its powerful insights and insightful analysis, this book will leave readers with much to consider about the nature of evil and our capacity for inhumanity.