Forgotten FrontlinesSeason 1, Episode 2 - Battle Of Castle Itter

The Battle of Castle Itter is the strangest WWII battle the world has never heard of and the only battle where the Allies joined forces with the Germans to defeat the Nazis. High up in the Austrian alps, an 18th century castle housed some of Nazi Germany's most important political prisoners. Here a ragtag band of former prime ministers, German defectors and American infantrymen fought off SS attack just four days before Germany's unconditional surrender.

Forgotten Frontlines was broadcast on SBS ONE at Sunday 17 November 2024, 07:30.