What was the Battle of Castle Itter and why was it unique in WW2?
Answer
The only battle where American and German Wehrmacht soldiers fought side-by-side against SS troops — defending an Austrian castle holding French VIP prisoners on May 5, 1945
Did You Know?
Wehrmacht Captain Josef Gangl allied with US Captain John Lee to defend the castle containing French tennis star Jean Borotra, former Prime Ministers Daladier and Reynaud, and General Weygand. Gangl was killed in the battle and is honored in Austria as a resistance hero today.