Otto Rasch
Nazi Holocaust perpetrator (1891–1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Emil Otto Rasch (7 December 1891 – 1 November 1948) was a high-ranking German Nazi official and Holocaust perpetrator, who commanded Einsatzgruppe C in northern and central Ukraine until October 1941. After World War II, Rasch was indicted for war crimes at the Einsatzgruppen trial, but the case was discontinued for medical reasons in February 1948. He died a few months later.
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Otto Rasch | |
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Born | 7 December 1891 |
Died | 1 November 1948(1948-11-01) (aged 56) |
Known for | Babi Yar massacre |
Criminal status | Deceased |
Motive | Nazism |
Criminal charge | Crimes against humanity War crimes Membership in a criminal organization |
Trial | Einsatzgruppen trial |
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Victims | 80,000+ |
Span of crimes | 1939–1941 |
Country | Poland and Ukraine |
Military career | |
Allegiance | German Empire Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Imperial German Navy Schutzstaffel |
Rank | Brigadeführer |
Commands held | Einsatzgruppe C |
Other work | Lawyer, Mayor |
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