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Rabe worked as a representative for the Siemens corporation in Nanking, China, and used his position to establish a safety zone that provided shelter and support to thousands of Chinese people. Despite being a member of the Nazi party, Rabe risked his own safety and openly criticized the atrocities committed by the Japanese army during the massacre, documenting the events and sending reports to Germany. After the war, Rabe was imprisoned by the Soviet Union but was later released due to the efforts of his Chinese friends. He returned to Germany in 1946 but was largely forgotten until his extensive diaries were discovered in the 1990s, shedding light on his heroic actions in Nanking. John Rabe's story serves as a reminder of the individual's ability to make a difference in the face of great evil.