Viktor Brack

German physician and war criminal

Viktor Brack - German physician and war criminal
Born

1904
121 years ago

Died

June 2nd, 1948
76 years ago — 44 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

Links & References

Served as a physician during World War II and held a notable role in the implementation of the euthanasia program in Nazi Germany. Actively participated in the T4 program aimed at the killing of individuals deemed 'life unworthy of life'. Arrested after the war, faced trial for war crimes and was executed in 1948.

Implemented the T4 euthanasia program

Served as a physician for the Nazi regime

Participated in the discussions about medical ethics in the context of war crimes

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