What is karl wolff?

Karl Wolff was a high-ranking German Nazi official who served as Chief of Staff to Heinrich Himmler, the head of the SS, during World War II. Born in Germany in 1900, Wolff joined the Nazi Party in 1931 and quickly rose through the ranks of the SS.

During the war, Wolff played a key role in the implementation of the Nazi regime's policies in occupied territories, particularly in Italy where he was appointed as SS and Police Leader. He was also involved in the deportation of Jews to concentration camps, as well as in the suppression of resistance movements.

After the war, Wolff was captured by Allied forces and stood trial at the Nuremberg Trials. He was charged with war crimes, but his sentence was later commuted and he was released in 1949. Wolff lived in Germany until his death in 1984, maintaining that he was only following orders during the war. His role in the Nazi regime remains controversial and has been the subject of much debate among historians.