The Nazis Sent a Bill for This Execution
The Nazi regime didn't just use the firing squad. They had a nasty obsession with the Fallbeil—a German guillotine designed for industrial-scale execution.
In this episode of Gross History, Dr. Nigel Islington breaks down the grim mechanics of Nazi executions. From the executioner who bought a villa with his "per-head" bonuses to the itemized bills sent to the victims' families, discover the twisted logic behind Hitler's 16,000 beheadings.
🪓 00:00:15 - Hitler’s "Branding" Issue with the Guillotine
💰 00:00:38 - Johann Reichhart: The "Grim Reaper" Side Hustle
✉️ 00:00:54 - The Itemized Execution Invoice
🦷 00:01:30 - Why Nazis Claimed the Dentist Hurt More
🌹 00:01:53 - The Execution of the White Rose Resistance
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