Rudolf Hess leaves courtroom during testimony at Nuremberg war crimes trial

The transcript describes a harrowing scene where people say farewells and receive commands from an SS man near an excavation. They are counted and instructed to walk behind an Earth mile, leading to a grave filled with victims. The narrative highlights the crimes against the Polish economy, reducing it to bare existence, and mentions the Greater German world empire's plans for discipline and control.

What was the role of the SS officer in the scene described?

• He was documenting the events.

• He was providing comfort to the people.

• He was leading people to safety.

• He was directing people to a mass grave.

How many people were estimated to be in the excavation?

• About 500 people

• About 2000 people

• About 1000 people

• About 1500 people

What was the state of the excavation when the next group arrived?

• It was 2/3 full.

• It was half full.

• It was completely full.

• It was empty.

What was the intended role of the Polish people according to the German empire's plans?

• To be slaves in the Greater German world empire.

• To be independent and self-sufficient.

• To be allies in the war effort.

• To be leaders in the new world order.

What was the impact on the Polish economy as described?

• It was to be left untouched.

• It was to be expanded and developed.

• It was to be reduced to the bare minimum for existence.

• It was to be integrated into the German economy.