Joachim Peiper
German SS officer of World War II
Born
January 30th, 1915
110 years ago
Died
July 13th, 1976
48 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Served as a Waffen-SS officer during World War II, Peiper commanded the 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler. Played a significant role in numerous battles, including the Battle of the Bulge, where his division led the assault in the initial stages. After the war, faced trial for war crimes related to the Malmedy massacre. Received a life sentence, later reduced.
Commanded 1st SS Panzer Division during WWII
Played a key role in the Battle of the Bulge
Involved in the Malmedy massacre trial
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