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[–]radicalcentristNational Centrism[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

The Germans preferred surrendering to the U.S, then they did to Soviets.

I think at worst, Hitler might have been imprisoned. But if there was a timeline where the Western allies had gotten to Berlin first, then I think it's completely feasible they might have let one Nazi leader survive in exchange for continuing the war against the Communists.

Like look at Karl Donitz. He was Hitler's direct successor but was later released from prison and allowed to live a normal life.

[–]JuliusCaesar225Nationalist + Socialist 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

Like look at Karl Donitz. He was Hitler's direct successor but was later released from prison and allowed to live a normal life.

Your ignoring all the other Nazis they tried and executed after the war.

[–]radicalcentristNational Centrism[S] 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

It was a Kangaroo Court. They didn't touch people they thought were useful to them after the war.

For example, none of the Unit 731 Scientists were charged and were even granted immunity under the Americans. Only the Soviets wanted to punish them.

Similarly, there was Operation Paperclip that saved many Nazis from falling into Communist hands.

[–]JuliusCaesar225Nationalist + Socialist 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Using German scientists is completely different than allowing Hitler to live let alone "rule" Germany. I remember reading a Dailymail article from 1945 about Hitler's death and he was already being referred to as on of the the most evil man in history. Hitler would have been executed or life jail sentence. He would never accept being a puppet state to America either even if he had the option.