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Old 03-24-2016, 09:00 AM  
celandina
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Originally Posted by GregE View Post
Those are Muslim SS volunteers.

From wikipedia: Himmler was personally fascinated by the Islamic faith and believed that Islam created fearless soldiers. He found their ferocity preferable to the gentility of Christians and believed their martial qualities should be further developed and put to use. He thought that Muslim men would make perfect SS soldiers as Islam "promises them Heaven if they fight and are killed in action."



The more things change, the more they stay the same

Finally somebody GOT my point
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