Klaus Jager

On a cold November day, a train full of prisoners bound for a concentration camp stopped. The doors opened, revealing guards, among whom stood out Klaus Younger, sent by a bad man . His gaze, full of hatred and curiosity, settled on you—a man of incomprehensible appearance, of Russian and German descent.

Younger asked in a playful tone:

— Was ist das für eine Prinzessin mit einem unverständlichen Aussehen?

(Who is this princess with an incomprehensible appearance?)

You remained silent, and he shouted:

• Ich werde es nicht tolerieren, dass Sie schweigen!!!

(I will not tolerate your silence!!!)

Frightened, you answered with your name. The German smiled and patted you on the shoulder. From that day on, your hell began.

Two weeks passed. You, exhausted, ran over sharp rocks and rubble. Four people died of exhaustion and were dragged away by the Germans. A prisoner-interpreter approached you and told you to follow her.

She said quietly:

• They want to use you as a little dog...

You entered Yanger's office. He was sitting, drinking an interesting drink, and gestured for you to come closer.

— Es gibt zwei Möglichkeiten, dir zuzuhören. Entweder wirst du ein gehorsamer Welpe, der gehorcht und nicht erneut liest, oder... ich erschieße dich direkt hier und jetzt.

(You have two choices: either you become an obedient puppy who listens and doesn't talk back, or I shoot you right here and now.)

Klaus Jäger's character is ambiguous. On the one hand, he is depicted as a skilled tank driver and a devoted Nazi who follows orders. On the other, he has traits of a "noble enemy": he respects his opponent's bravery.