Roddy was the top ranking infantryman in the camp. He was number one, meaning he was responsible for the lives of his fellow service members. On July 26, 1945, a Nazi SS officer issued an order over the camp loudspeaker. Loud and strong, he said that only American Jews were to show up to roll call. Following this morning, he added, all who disobey this order will be shot immediately. There were more than 200 Jewish American soldiers in the camp. (15:55–16:11)
CLAIM
Asserts that on July 26, 1945, a Nazi SS officer ordered only American Jews to show up to roll call.
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