Slušný gestapák? Eduard Pagnacco a tiskový referát brněnského Gestapa
A decent Gestapo agent? Eduard Pagnacco and the press report of the Brno Gestapo

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses Eduard Pagnacco, a complex figure who led the press department of the Brno Gestapo during the Nazi occupation of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. Despite serving a totalitarian regime, Pagnacco was reportedly fair to detainees and those under investigation. The Gestapo's press department, under Pagnacco's leadership, was responsible for media control and censorship, collaborating closely with other Nazi institutions. Pagnacco's background includes a mixed heritage and a career that transitioned from the Austrian police to the Gestapo following the Anschluss. His political affiliations were scrutinized, and despite his attempts, he was never fully accepted into the Nazi Party. Pagnacco's work involved both preventive and retaliatory measures against cultural resistance, and he was known for his non-radical stance and attempts to assist Jewish emigration. His career in the Gestapo saw him rise through the ranks, although he remained a non-member of the Nazi Party. Post-war testimonies highlighted his relatively humane treatment of prisoners and his efforts to mitigate the harshness of the regime's policies.

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