Johann was having lunch with the commanding officer of the Warsaw Garrison. He’d been tasked with making strategic plans for the time after this rebellion ended. Johann had had enough time to think during his captivity and he’d come to the conclusion that the insurgents couldn’t be defeated with cruelty. Those stubborn people were determined to fight to the last drop of blood.
In his point of view there was only one way to stop the shedding of innocent blood while keeping at least some of the residents alive.
“Sir, we might want to cede the partisans the status as soldiers—"
“Hell no, they’re criminals and deserve to be shot on the spot,” the Kommandant said.
“I know, and I fully agree with your opinion, but…may I present an idea, please?” Johann tried again.
“Speak.” His superior too
