Historical Events tagged with "waffen-ss"
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Malmedy Massacre During Battle of the Bulge
American POWs from the 285th Field Artillery Observation Battalion were executed by members of the Waffen-SS Kampfgruppe Joachim Peiper near Malmedy, Belgium. This incident occurred during the Battle of the Bulge, a major German offensive campaign aimed at splitting Allied forces. Many American soldiers were captured during this surprise attack and subsequently shot after they surrendered, highlighting the brutality of the conflict.
Continue ReadingLuxembourgish Resistance Defends Vianden Town
Thirty members of the Luxembourgish resistance mounted a determined defense of the town of Vianden against an overwhelming assault by the Waffen-SS. Despite being significantly outnumbered, they utilized their knowledge of the terrain and guerrilla tactics to create a formidable defense. This confrontation was part of a broader struggle as Allied forces sought to liberate occupied territories. The courage and resilience displayed by the local fighters exemplified the spirit of resistance within Luxembourg during the war.
Continue ReadingWaffen-SS Massacre in Sant'Anna di Stazzema
On August 12, 1944, Waffen-SS troops killed approximately 560 civilians in Sant'Anna di Stazzema, Italy. This brutal act was part of the Nazi repression of the Italian resistance and aimed to terrorize the local population. Many victims were women, children, and the elderly, as the troops sought to eliminate suspected partisans. The massacre lasted several hours and led to the destruction of the village.
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