THE DEFINITIVE RAP: "How Could This Happen" Exclusive Interview Explaining The Holocaust with author Dan McMillan, Ph.D

This show that was recorded on Yom Hashoa in memory of the more than 6 million kedoshim, the holy innocent men, women, and children that were brutally murdered by the Nazis is different from all others.  One of the questions that have remained unanswered about the atrocities committed by those who viewed Jews as vermin, as a dangerous microbe, or insect that only looks human is - “why.” Why did a so-called intellectual nation turn into killing machines.  The Holocaust was not a war like other wars where it’s about winning and gaining land, power, riches, or conversion to another religion. This was about the perpetrators exterminating Jews. That was the end goal. But, why? Why did this happen? How could such a monumental crime happen? How was such a nightmare possible in the heart of western civilization. Baila Sebrow, producer and host of The Definitive Rap sat down with Professor Dan McMillan to find out the answer.  Professor McMillan holds a Ph.D. in German history from Columbia University and a law degree from Fordham University. He has worked as a history professor, and prosecuting attorney. Professor McMillan had a strong need to understand the Holocaust and it has shaped his life since he was 14 years of age when he first read about the tragedy, and he became fluent in German. The professor published a book HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN that explains the Holocaust.He explained that the Nazis did not consider their actions as murder, and shared as he did in his book about a commanding officer of two death camps who referred to his work as human relations! The professor discussed how some of the Nazis related to their prisoner Jews, how they turned some into their assistants - to help with their killings.  This was a Genocide like no other, and Professor McMillan talked about how Hitler and his bizarre and obsessive hatred for Jews caused such atrocities that were carried out by seemingly educated and sophisticated people, and how he went from becoming der Fuhrer, the leader to a dictator, and to a mythic figure by millions of people who were so devoted to him. May the memories of all who perished be a blessing, and NEVER AGAIN!  This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate