Reinhard Heydrich is referenced in David Irving's diaries primarily in the context of historical discussions and comparisons, particularly regarding the treatment of individuals associated with the Nazi regime. He appears as a figure whose actions and fate are considered within Irving's broader reflections on World War II and its aftermath.
David Irving's relationship to Reinhard Heydrich is that of a historical subject of study and occasional reference. Irving appears to consider Heydrich's actions and ultimate fate as part of a larger historical narrative he is exploring, often in connection with discussions about concentration camps and the treatment of individuals associated with the Nazi regime. There is no indication of a personal relationship.
* (2021) Irving differentiates between Konzentrationslager (concentration camps) and Kriegsgefangenenlager (prisoner-of-war camps), implicitly referencing the roles individuals like Heydrich might have played in the former. * (2023) Irving refers to "H." without explanation, suggesting a connection to Heydrich, and mentions a potential trip to the IfZ (Institute for the Study of War) in Munich, implying a possible research interest related to Heydrich. * (2021) A German text excerpt mentions the assassination of Heydrich and its subsequent cover-up, linking it to the circumstances surrounding the death of Heinrich Himmler. * (2021) Irving references a contract between Genoud and Paula Hitler, noting that it provided Genoud with "wide latitude" regarding placement, sale, and proceeds, which could be interpreted as a commentary on the broader context of individuals associated with figures like Heydrich.
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