Swedish consul who negotiates with General Choltitz to prevent the destruction of Paris. He argues against the loss of innocent lives, discusses the Nazi Sippenhaft policy, and offers to facilitate the evacuation of Choltitz's family to persuade him to spare the city. After the war, he honors Choltitz by gifting him a medal.
Their central conflict is resolved through sustained diplomatic persuasion.
Nordling enters Choltitz's office and repeatedly argues against the destruction of Paris, while Choltitz initially refuses to change his orders.
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