Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In the bitter cold of the Battle of the Bulge, SS troops under Commander Joachim Peiper executed 82 captured American soldiers in what became known as the Malmedy Massacre. This film reveals the shocking crime and the controversial US War Crimes Trial that followed, where accusations of forced confessions and abuse of justice led to the intervention of Senator Joseph McCarthy. Discover why Peiper, a top Nazi war criminal, was released from prison, and the truth behind his violent, fiery death decades later.
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In the bitter cold of the Battle of the Bulge, SS troops under Commander Joachim Peiper executed 82 captured American soldiers in what became known as the Malmedy Massacre. This film reveals the shocking crime and the controversial US War Crimes Trial that followed, where accusations of forced confessions and abuse of justice led to the intervention of Senator Joseph McCarthy. Discover why Peiper, a top Nazi war criminal, was released from prison, and the truth behind his violent, fiery death decades later.
War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: bit.ly/4pyExyn
You can find more from us on:
facebook.com/WarStoriesDocs
This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.
#warstories #documentary #military
