Why did German generals feel proud about getting scars on their faces?
Автор: Truth From the Ashes
Загружено: 2025-12-03
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Why did so many German officers in World War II proudly wear deep scars on their faces—marks that looked violent, painful, and permanent? And were these scars accidental, or deliberately earned to show bravery, status, and elite identity?
This video explores the strange and little-known world of dueling scars in pre-war Germany, where elite university students took part in ritual sword duels known as the Mensur. These duels were not meant to defeat the opponent but to test character, endurance, discipline, and courage. Participants were required to stand perfectly still as sharp blades cut across their faces, and the scars they carried became symbols of honor that followed them into military service.
Through detailed storytelling, this documentary explains why so many German generals—future leaders of the Wehrmacht—wore these scars with pride, how universities and student fraternities treated them as badges of nobility, and why the marks became associated with leadership, masculinity, and national identity. It reveals the cultural meaning behind the scars, the pressure young men faced to obtain them, and how these marks shaped the image of authority in the German military.
If you’ve ever wondered why these scars mattered so much—or why men intentionally sought them—this video tells the full story.
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