Editing Franz Halder (section)

=== Antisemitism ===

Before the invasion of the Soviet Union, three million soldiers destined for the front received a key order. It was titled "[[Guidelines for the Conduct of the Troops in Russia]]". The language was determined by Halder. It described [[Bolshevism]] as the "mortal enemy of the National Socialist German people" and urged German forces to "crack down hard" and "eliminate all resistance". Jews were mentioned in the order and intended to be part of the elimination.{{sfn|Wette|2006|p=94}} In April 1941 Halder drafted an order for the security police and Security Service during [[Operation Marita]]. The order defined the enemy as saboteurs, terrorists, communists and Jews.{{sfn|Wette|2006|p=103}} The "criminal orders" drafted by Halder document his solidarity with Hitler's antisemitic and racist policies. The commanders under Halder including [[Erich Hoepner]], Erich von Manstein and [[Walter von Reichenau]] gave antisemitic speeches and orders.{{sfn|Wette|2006|pp=95–96}}