A little of both, probably. "If we pulled him now, we'd have to admit we made a mistake, and also then we'd have to find a new executioner. What does it matter? They're going to be dead either way."
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WoodScientist 2 points 5 hours ago
I mean, eventually, he can improve by repetition if nothing else. I mean, wasn't he objectively one of the most experienced executioners in modern history?
OwOarchist 3 points 9 hours ago
Finding a hangman was not easy in 1945 US army.
I have big doubt about this.
"Hey, boys -- who wants to personally kill some high-ranking Nazis?"
I bet they'd have thousands of volunteers.
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45 Executions? Sounds like the Army not only didn't care, but was complicit.
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