I just think it's unprofessional journalism. Wittmann wasn't a part of the regime, he was a soldier. Yes, he fought for the regime, and yes, he was a hero of the regime, but nonetheless he was a soldier, not a politician. Same goes for Rommel, just as an example. As far as i know Wittmann didn't reach his high position because of his political views or deeds, but because of his actions on the battlefield. I don't know, he might have been a devoted nazi, and an awful person in private, but this article isn't really about his character, is it? I just think he should be respected as a fine soldier before everything else. Same goes for Rudel, for instance, I despise him for his fanatic nazi ideals, but still marvel at what he accomplished.

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