Hostages Of The SS

Name: Hostages Of The SS
Released: 2015-04-07T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · History

In April of 1945, 139 SS special and clan prisoners were sent to the Alps in order to serve as bargaining in negotiations with the Western Allies.

2015 · 1h 1m

EPISODE 1

Journey to the Unknown

The SS transport 139 prominent prisoners from 17 European countries on April 26 1945. The Nazis hoped to use the prisoners as bargaining chips as they faced imminent defeat.
EPISODE 2

On A Razor's Edge

A group moves unhindered through the Brenner Pass, which separates Austria from Italy. They stop in a small village and SS leaders attempt to contact their superiors. Their prisoners exit the buses on their own initiative and mingle with the people.