Conclusion

Abstract

This book began with a distinction between “Nazi” scientists and the scientists who served National Socialism. Yes, some scientists enthusiastically embraced Hitler’s movement, but they are only part of the story. The German scientific community and most of its members entered into a Faustian pact with National Socialism, trading financial and material support, official recognition, and the illusion of professional independence for conscious or unconscious support of National Socialist policies culminating in war, the rape of Europe, and genocide.