Karl Plagge

Karl Plagge was an engineer and member of the Nazi party during World War II. He used his staff officer position to help save about 1,240 Jews by giving out work permits.

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 As Karl Plagge continued to work and serve his time into the German army repairing all of the damaged weaponry, he eventually realized what he was being a part of (as he saw for himself) the massive genocide that was going on. He felt guilty and responsible for the accuring event and decided for himself to do something about.

 Knowing that he was risking his life and would be seen as a traitor, he decided to go and give out work permits to all the Jews that he could possibly save.