Historical Events tagged with "hitlerjugend"
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Military & Warfare
Massacre of Canadian POWs at Ardenne Abbey
June 7th, 1944 80 years ago
Members of the SS Division Hitlerjugend executed 23 Canadian prisoners of war near Ardenne Abbey, as the Allies advanced through Normandy. This act was part of the broader conflict during the Battle of Normandy, highlighting the brutal nature of the war. The massacre occurred amidst heavy fighting and marked a grim episode during the liberation efforts in France.
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