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In July 1943, Böttcher was implicated in the Michniów massacre, where 204 villagers were murdered and their homes destroyed as punishment for supporting the Polish resistance. In November 1944, Böttcher was promoted to Generalmajor of Police and SS-Brigadeführer—a rank equivalent to Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. However, his command came to an end when the Red Army liberated Radom on 16 January 1945. Justice finally caught up with Böttcher when, after the war, he was arrested by the British Royal Military Police. He was held in internment camps in Neumünster-Gadeland and Neuengamme before being extradited to Poland in 1947. Tried in Radom for his crimes, he was sentenced to death on 18 June 1949.   🎥 Watch the full documentary on WorldHistory.tv  “The SS Butcher of Radom: The Crimes and Fall of Herbert Böttcher”  🔗 Link in bio & comments 👇  #ww2history #polishhistory #historicaleducation #militaryhistory #worldwar2

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00:00In July 1943, Berthe was implicated in the Michnów Massacre, where 204 villagers were

00:06murdered and their homes destroyed as punishment for supporting the Polish resistance.

00:12In November 1944, Berthe was promoted to General Mayor of Police and SS Brigadeführer,

00:19a rank equivalent of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. However, his command came to an end

00:25when the Red Army liberated Radom on the 16th of January 1945.

00:32Justice finally caught up with Berthe when, after the war, he was arrested by the British

00:36Royal Military Police. He was held in internment camps in Neumünster Gardaland and Neuengammer

00:43before being extradited to Poland in 1947. Tried in Radom for his crimes, he was sentenced

00:50to death on the 18th of June, 1949.

00:57Discover the full story on worldhistory.tv

WWII Historical Archive Files - Tracking the Path to Justice

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