Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra Episode 3: Malmedy
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Jun 24, 2024 Unraveling the dark secrets of the Malmedy massacre, where German troops ruthlessly executed surrendering American soldiers during WWII. Delve into the military trial, defense strategies, and the controversial representation of convicted Nazis in post-war American politics.
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The Malmedy Massacre
- The Malmedy Massacre involved the killing of surrendering American soldiers by a Nazi SS unit in 1944.
- The massacre sparked outrage and led to a war crimes trial.
The Malmedy Trial
- The perpetrators, known as the Blowtorch Battalion, were tried at Dachau.
- They confessed to the killings and other atrocities.
Trial Aftermath
- Though the perpetrators were convicted, the trial became a political weapon against the US.
- This was due to a successful attack on the case and the American rule of law.