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Why Otto Skorzeny Is The Most Deadliest Man In Europe
History, Politics

Why Otto Skorzeny Is The Most Deadliest Man In Europe

Otto Skorzeny was born into a middle-class family in Vienna, Austria, on June 12, 1908. Otto Skorzeny's family has a long history of military service. As a student, he distinguished himself in scientific topics, and after graduating he enlisted at the University of Vienna as an engineering student. His great passion was fencing. He joined the University fencing team and during a match, he received the prominent scar on his cheek, known in German as a "Schmiss" which was then a coveted mark of bravery among German and Austrian youth.In 1931, as Nazism was gaining popularity in Europe, Skorzeny joined the Austrian Nazi Party, filling the ranks of the local version of the paramilitary SA Brownshirts. Clever, ambitious and physically imposing at 6 ft 4 [1.93 Metres] he must have been a val...