I think this sort of story is surprisingly common. Most of our knowledge of such things is derived from films and books written by the victors (don't forget the UK government had a propaganda wing for WWII until the 1970s). These promote the nazis as well organised and ruthless.

In fact, much as most design by committee systems are, the nazi regime was a bit of an incompetent mess with holes left right and centre.

If you ever meet a Jew who is willing to discuss it, they usually have a relative or two who escaped to a more friendly country.