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The Strangest Battle of WWII: The Fight for Castle Itter

On May 5, 1945, Allied and German troops fought side-by-side against the SS.

By Robert Walsh | Published Oct 26, 2017

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battle for castle itter — Former Prime Ministers Édouard Daladier and Paul Reynaud.
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battle for castle itter — The main entrance, 1979.
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battle for castle itter — Itter Castle as it stands today.
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Military History