It's a german phrase used by the Gestapo in WWII. A nice google search, reveals it appearing in several old histories. Such as Trial of Kriminalsekretär RICHARD WILHELM HERMANN BRUNSand two others.
On 19th December, 1942, Bruns was present at the interrogation of a sick Norwegian. Leg screws were fastened to his legs and he was beaten with various implements. Later he was thrown unconscious into a cellar, where he remained for four days before receiving medical attention. Between 1942 and 1945, Bruns used the method of " verschärfte Vernehmung " on 11 Norwegian citizens. This method involved the use of various implements of torture, cold baths and blows and kicks in the face and all over the body. Most of the prisoners suffered for a considerable time from the injuries received during those interrogations.
Nice, eh?
It translates to "Aggravated Interrogation", or one could say "Enhanced Interrogation Techniques"
Where have we heard that before? It's a term used by Americans in defense of torture. Just as the Nazi's used it in WWII.
Hat tip to Andrew Sullivan
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