In the confusion towards the end of the war , Reibnitz managed to avoid being transferred , on the personal orders of Himmler , to the Dirlewanger special unit .
Was able to find refuge with Reibnitz 's old army regiment .
In the confusion towards the end of the war , Reibnitz managed to avoid being transferred , on the personal orders of Himmler , to the Dirlewanger special unit , and was able to find refuge with his old army regiment .