Nazi collaboration

Nazi collaboration refers to the cooperation between Nazi Germany and individuals or groups in occupied countries during World War II. This collaboration took various forms, including political support, military assistance, and participation in the Holocaust. Some local governments, military units, and citizens aided the Nazis, often believing they could gain from the arrangement or were motivated by anti-Semitism, nationalism, or coercion. This collaboration significantly affected the war's dynamics and fueled the Nazi regime's brutal policies against Jews and other targeted groups, leaving a complex legacy that continues to be studied and debated today.