•Several officers described Dönitz as closely tied with Hitler and Nazi Ideology.

•Refused to help Albert Speer to stop the scorched earth policy, said anyone who went against Hitler was stupid.

•Nicknamed "Hitler Youth Dönitz" from speaking about Hitlers humanity to the youth groups.

•When Sweden closed its international waters to Germany, Dönitz blamed it on their fear and dependence on "International Jewish capital"

• Dönitz said "I would rather eat dirt than see my grandchildren grow up in the filthy, poisonous atmosphere of Jewry." In August 1944