“In the interest of historical accuracy, 75% of the original group of 8 were executed. The other two were eventually deported to Germany.”
Thanks for the improvement in the quality of information.
The basic point, we used to take matters much more seriously than at present.
Yes, deserters now get general discharges - not even dishonorable. Enemy combatants get a civil trial, not a court martial. Traitors get read Miranda rights; soldiers on military operations get prosecuted for a few scratches on a captive.