As seen by an American officer at the Kriegsakademie (1938)
So were these Beamter considered civilians?
In terms of the law of land warfare, they were members of the Armed Forces. In terms of German military culture, however, they did not enjoy the status of proper soldiers.
So were these Beamter considered civilians?
In terms of the law of land warfare, they were members of the Armed Forces. In terms of German military culture, however, they did not enjoy the status of proper soldiers.