The Forgotten Massacres of Defenseless Soldiers in WWII
American Retaliation Against the Waffen-SS: The Chenogne Massacre
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From the beaches of Normandy to the frozen forests of the Ardennes, this episode traces the final brutal months of World War II. It explores the Malmedy Massacre, the retaliatory killings at Chenogne, and the postwar trials that sought justice — and controversy — in the aftermath of one of history’s bloodiest winters.
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