Dietrich went to great lengths to keep secret, even from other members of the SS hierarchy, the role of his men in the massacre of the Royal Warwickshire prisoners, so as not to sour his victory.

• 迪特利希开始长时间保持着秘密，甚至就连他的党卫队成员也不例外，杀害皇家华威团战俘的事情，因此没有影响他的胜利威望。