Original WWII German report of the execution of SS-Obergruppenführer Hanns Albin Rauter in Scheveningen

A historically very interesting document from the aftermath of the Second World War.This original typed report from 1949 describes in detail the final conversations and demeanor of SS-Obergruppenführer Hanns Albin Rauter, Höhere SS- und Polizeiführer in the Netherlands, shortly before his execution by a Dutch firing squad on March 25, 1949, in Scheveningen.The report was drawn up in the Cellenbarakken Scheveningen and provides a unique insight into the last moments of one of the highest-ranking German officials in the Netherlands.It describes his farewell to fellow prisoners, his conversations with prison staff, and his composure during the execution, where Rauter deliberately chose not to be blindfolded or bound, and gave the order to fire himself.His final words were dedicated to his homeland, his wife, and his children.During the German occupation of the Netherlands, Rauter was responsible for the harsh security and repression policies, including the organization of razzias, the deportation of Jews, and brutal reprisals against resistance actions.Under his command, thousands of Dutch citizens were arrested, deported, or executed.A fascinating item for any Dutch World War II collection!Article number: 16805