Battle of Castle Itter: When German And American Soldiers Fought Side-by-Side

In one of WW2's most bizarre encounters, American soldiers formed an unlikely alliance with Wehrmacht troops, who had defected from the Nazis. Together, alongside French VIP prisoners, they defended Castle Itter in Austria against a fanatical SS attack on May 5, 1945. This desperate stand protected the high-profile French captives in the war's waning hours, highlighting an extraordinary moment of former enemies uniting against a common, more extreme foe.

0:00 - Introduction
1:22 - The Rise of Nazi Germany
4:25 - Imprisonment of French Leaders
13:50 - The War Turns
26:09 - Final Days of the Nazi Regime
32:20 - An Unlikely Alliance Forms
39:58 - The Battle of Castle Itter
47:20 - Aftermath and Legacy

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