Kurt Gerstein
Kurt Gerstein was a real-life member of the Waffen-SS during World War II, known for his role as a hygienist who became aware of the atrocities committed in Nazi concentration camps. His moral struggle with the use of Zyklon B gas for mass murder led him to seek a meeting with Pope Pius XII in an effort to alert the public about the Holocaust. Gerstein's story is depicted in Costa Gavras's film 'Amen,' which highlights the moral dilemmas faced by individuals during one of history's darkest periods.
Born on Aug 10, 1905 (119 years old)
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Kurt Gerstein was a real member of the Waffen-SS who discovered the use of Zyklon B in concentration camps.
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