September 1939. Reichsfuhrer Heinrich Himmler, "Hitler's Right Hand," oversees his Einsatzgruppen forces' relentless and lethal sweep through Poland. On a routine inspection of the unit's functionality, Himmler discovers an unexpected flaw in his perfect scheme to conquer Europe: humanity. Touched by a young soldier's struggle to perform his gruesome duties, Himmler formulates a deadly new answer to "The Jewish Question," to preserve his execution squads and ensure they remain Decent Men.
—Andrew Knopp