History repeats itself. During World War Two, Germany's professional military such the Luftwaffa operated many remarkably humane POW camps obeying the Genva Conventions. American pilots in Luftwaffe custody did not have to fear systematic torture. However, Hitler's Nazi Brown Shirts and Gestapo operated under a different secret set of rules and employed many forms of torture. Although Germany had many officers who who did not commit crimes against humanity, it is most remembered for all those who did torture and murder.
~ from Bush Vetoes Anti-Torture Legislation ~
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