An old (German descent) friend of mine, his father turned his father, the grandfather, over to the SS for “saying Hitler was mad” and was rewarded with promotion to Commander of tank. The Grandfather was a National Socialist, last seen heading toward Dachau.
Later in life, my friend, his father tried to explain to his son why he did such a thing. He thought it was right, during the time period. My friend, his father deeply regrets, he thought he would see HIS Father again, be in prison and let out at some time shortly. Eventually, in his elder years, my friend, his father eventually committed suicide.
Social conditioning.
