What Happened to German Soldiers After WW2? | Animated History

The video explores the fate of German POWs after WWII, highlighting the differences in treatment by the Western Allies and the Soviet Union. It discusses the Yalta Conference's decisions, the conditions in various POW camps, and the post-war denazification process. The video also covers the Nuremberg Trials and the complex legacy of war crimes, emphasizing the nuanced nature of history.

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Discuss the impact of the Clean Wehrmacht myth on German society after the war.

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