Historian A: David Engel – The Political Motivation Perspective

"David Engel argues that the Holocaust and the Final Solution were primarily driven by political motives within the Nazi leadership. He emphasizes the strategic use of anti-Semitic policies to consolidate power and rally the German populace around a common enemy. Engel suggests that the implementation of the Final Solution was a calculated move to achieve territorial and political goals, with genocidal policies serving as a means to an end rather than an end in themselves. His perspective highlights the role of Nazi political strategies in shaping the Holocaust."

Historian B: Christopher Browning – The Social and Ideological Perspective

"Christopher Browning contends that the Final Solution was rooted in deeply ingrained anti-Semitic ideology and social attitudes. He emphasizes the role of ordinary Germans and SS members who, influenced by racist beliefs and social pressures, participated willingly in the genocide. Browning argues that the Holocaust was not only a political decision but also a reflection of societal prejudice and obedience to authority, driven by a shared ideology and social conformity. His view stresses the importance of social and ideological factors in understanding the Holocaust."

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