Bastogne Barracks – The Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne – Belgium
The Bastogne Barracks was the location of the Allied headquarters in December of 1944. After chasing away the …
Sepp Dietrich
All articlesSepp Dietrich was a senior officer in Nazi Germany’s Waffen-SS during World War II, known for his pivotal role in various military operations. Initially serving as Adolf Hitler’s personal bodyguard, Dietrich commanded the SS Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler division, which became one of the most prominent and battle-hardened units in the German military. He led the division during key campaigns such as the Battle of Kursk, the Siege of Leningrad, and the Battle of the Bulge. Dietrich was known for his aggressive tactics and loyalty to Hitler. After the war, he was arrested, tried at the Nuremberg Trials for war crimes, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. He was released in 1955.
