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  • Essay / Patriotism In Karl Fuchs' “Your Faithful and Loving Son”

    Throughout his letters we see this notion repeatedly. However, in the spring of 1941, he grew tired of waiting for combat and looked forward to the birth of his son. We are beginning to see a shift from serving primarily for the honor of the country, to the honor of one's family. For example, in a letter to Mädi dated May 13, 1941, Karl writes: "I was dreaming today... I heard the church bells... announcing peace... One day peace will come and your tired soldier will go home and rest. his head in your lap." The most important reason why Karl Fuchs should not be portrayed as evil is the unfortunate fact that he grew up in a Germany constantly bombarded by Nazi propaganda. And as author Russell Grenwell was quoted as saying, “If a thing is said often enough, it becomes true,” children like Karl growing up hearing and saying “Heil Hitler” Joseph Goebbels, Reich Minister of Propaganda, could certainly say. Fürher's idea of ​​education, which held that it was essential that German children understand the importance of race and equip them with the tools necessary to fight for the country's honor.