[Alter Kaker]

It is not a small fact that Hitler's machine tortured and killed many others besides just Jews, including a fair number of Germans.

Hitler killed a lot of everybody, but it is not inaccurate to set apart the extermination of the Jews from everything else. The reason? Because Hitler put a bizarre and incredible effort into killing the Jews. In fact, according to some historical analyses, Nazi Germany used as many resources -- cash, men and infrastructure -- building the death camps and exterminating the Jews as they did fighting all the Allies in the West put together. The Jewish Holocaust wasn't just another barbaric act the Germans committed, it was in all respects a full third front of the War for Nazi Germany.

[IronJack]

it was in all respects a full third front of the War for Nazi Germany.

In all respects save one: the "enemy" at this front was not armed.

[outdriving]

"In fact, according to some historical analysis, Nazi Germany used as many resources -- cash, men and infrastructure -- building the death camps and exterminating the Jews as they did fighting all the Allies in the West put together."

I agree that the Jews were the primary target of Hitler, even long before the "Final Solution". So I do not dispute your point.

But that statement is patently absurd on it's face, and does not advance your view. I would hesitate to hand that kind of ammunition to Holocaust deniers, if I were you.

[EyeGuy]

"...but it is not inaccurate to set apart the extermination of the Jews from everything else.."

It is when it perpetuates a misleading impression. Many, thanks to Hollywood and other sources, believe that Hitler targeted ONLY Jews.

I'm well aware of Hitler's insane efforts in addressing the "Jewish problem", but the author does a disservice to the millions of non-Jews murdered by the Nazi's. 3 or 4 words would have been all that it took.

[elcid1970]

"The Jewish Holocaust was...a full third front of the War, for Nazi Germany."

Bravo, sir, bravo! I've never heard it explained in so few words, how the Nazis' fanaticism diverted huge amounts of treasure, fuel, personnel, and resources into the extermination of the Jews, to the detriment of the Germans' own war effort. Fueled by a hatred so total it ate into the guts of those who harbored it, just like today's Islamic terrorists.

"The Third Front": a wonderful phrase!