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This week in the War, 24–30 July 1944: Heil Hitler salute is made compulsory for the German armed forces

To confirm their loyalty following the 20 July bomb plot, from 24 July 1944 onwards, members of the German armed forces were required to use the ‘Heil Hitler’ salute, the  Hitlergruss. The salute had long been a common form of greeting throughout … Continue reading

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