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An important study of a neglected subject: American efforts immediately after the war to punish Nazis found guilty of atrocities and thus to enlighten Germans about past crimes. The book, based on much unpublished material, depicts the opposition in Washington and among Germans to these policies and the gradual enfeeblement of the program. . . . A disturbing monograph, a brief contribution to the history of America's role in the early years of postwar Germany. -Foreign Affairs Professionals with an interest in war crimes should clear shelf space for Frank Buscher's incisive analysis of the war crimes program in the American occupation zone from l946 to l955. -Perspective ?Professionals with an interest in war crimes should clear shelf space for Frank Buscher's incisive analysis of the war crimes program in the American occupation zone from l946 to l955.?-Perspective ?An important study of a neglected subject: American efforts immediately after the war to punish Nazis found guilty of atrocities and thus to enlighten Germans about past crimes. The book, based on much unpublished material, depicts the opposition in Washington and among Germans to these policies and the gradual enfeeblement of the program. . . . A disturbing monograph, a brief contribution to the history of America's role in the early years of postwar Germany.?-Foreign Affairs Carefully researched, impressively organized, and soundly presented, Buscher's account will enjoy a wide audience. He addresses basic themes of post World War II policies impressively. His study merits our applause for bringing so much new material to light. At last! -Charles Burdick Professor of History San Jose State University San Jose, California

Carefully researched, impressively organized, and soundly presented, Buscher's account will enjoy a wide audience. He addresses basic themes of post World War II policies impressively. His study merits our applause for bringing so much new material to light. At last! -Charles Burdick Professor of History San Jose State University San Jose, California

Carefully researched, impressively organized, and soundly presented, Buscher's account will enjoy a wide audience. He addresses basic themes of post World War II policies impressively. His study merits our applause for bringing so much new material to light. At last! -Charles Burdick Professor of History San Jose State University San Jose, California ?An important study of a neglected subject: American efforts immediately after the war to punish Nazis found guilty of atrocities and thus to enlighten Germans about past crimes. The book, based on much unpublished material, depicts the opposition in Washington and among Germans to these policies and the gradual enfeeblement of the program. . . . A disturbing monograph, a brief contribution to the history of America's role in the early years of postwar Germany.?-Foreign Affairs ?Professionals with an interest in war crimes should clear shelf space for Frank Buscher's incisive analysis of the war crimes program in the American occupation zone from l946 to l955.?-Perspective Professionals with an interest in war crimes should clear shelf space for Frank Buscher's incisive analysis of the war crimes program in the American occupation zone from l946 to l955. -Perspective An important study of a neglected subject: American efforts immediately after the war to punish Nazis found guilty of atrocities and thus to enlighten Germans about past crimes. The book, based on much unpublished material, depicts the opposition in Washington and among Germans to these policies and the gradual enfeeblement of the program. . . . A disturbing monograph, a brief contribution to the history of America's role in the early years of postwar Germany. -Foreign Affairs

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FRANK M. BUSCHER is an Assistant Professor of History at Christian Brothers College in Memphis, Tennessee.

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