Nazi collaborators and sympathizers played a pivotal role in perpetuating the horrors of the Holocaust. They were individuals, groups, and governments who actively supported or aided Nazi Germany's genocidal policies. Collaborators included local police forces, government officials, and civilians who assisted in the identification, rounding up, and deportation of Jews and other targeted groups. Sympathizers expressed ideological support for Nazism, anti-Semitism, and the establishment of a totalitarian regime. These individuals, often motivated by racism, nationalism, or political opportunism, provided a crucial infrastructure for Nazi atrocities and were instrumental in the implementation of the genocidal machinery.
