Hans Frank Quotes


The SS, as such, behaved no more criminally than any other social groups would behave when taking part in political events.


Citations

International Military Tribunal. Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal, Nuremberg, 14 November 1945 - 1 October 1946. Vol. 12, Secretariat of the Tribunal, 1947, p. 15.

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This new form of patriotism, this encouragement of pregnancy—even outside of marriage—was just too controversial. Himmler withdrew the order. It illustrates that even in a brutal dictatorship, public opinion can influence government.


Hans Frank
Hans Frank
  • Born: May 23, 1900
  • Died: October 16, 1946
  • Nationality: German
  • Profession: Public Servant

Hans Michael Frank was a German politician and lawyer who served as head of the General Government in Poland during the Second World War.