Atrocities were committed by German soldiers in concentration camps mostly because they

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The atrocities were committed because the soldiers followed orders from their superiors whom they viewed as legitimate authority figures. This is known as the concept of "just following orders." While some soldiers may have enjoyed hurting people or exceeded their given authority, the main reason for the atrocities was following orders.

Atrocities Were Committed by German Soldiers in Concentration Camps Mostly