Joachim Peiper: Part 3 - War Crimes, Justice, and the Fall of an SS Icon

In this final episode, we examine the Malmedy Massacre, the war crimes trial at Dachau, and Peiper’s controversial postwar life. From the execution of POWs in Belgium to his violent death in France, we look at how Peiper became one of WWII’s most divisive and disturbing figures.

📌 Content warning: includes descriptions of war crimes and executions.

⏱️ Runtime: ~15minutes

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