Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On April 26th, 1944, a German general was abducted by men posing as German soldiers. In today's video we'll explore the kidnapping, a calculated operation by the special operations executive designed to demonstrate the vulnerability of Nazi authority in world war 2.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Crete Under Occupation
00:23 The Young Officer
03:33 The Men Who Planned the Kidnapping
06:12 Abduction
08:14 The Long Escape
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On April 26th, 1944, a German general was abducted by men posing as German soldiers. In today's video we'll explore the kidnapping, a calculated operation by the special operations executive designed to demonstrate the vulnerability of Nazi authority in world war 2.
📚 My WW2 book recommendations → https://linktr.ee/historyinside
🎖️ Subscribe to History Inside → bit.ly/sub2HI
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Crete Under Occupation
00:23 The Young Officer
03:33 The Men Who Planned the Kidnapping
06:12 Abduction
08:14 The Long Escape
___________________________________________
The content presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate historical information, some details may be subject to interpretation or debate. The views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily represent the opinion of History Inside. This channel does not condone or glorify violence, discrimination, or hate speech of any kind. We aim to respectfully explore and discuss historical events, their impacts, and their legacies.
For any inaccuracies or feedback, please contact us directly. We encourage respectful discussions and further research on the topics covered.
This description contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
#ww2 #historyinside #worldwar2
