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Thread #35624 Message #490763
Posted By: Suffet
24-Jun-01 - 08:26 AM
Thread Name: Memorial to WWI 'cowards'
Subject: WWII executions after V-E Day
Re: World War II German executions of deserters. I have read that the Allied commanders allowed German DEFs (disarmed enemy forces) carry out several executions in 1945 after V-E Day. These were of German soldiers who were awaiting execution at the time of Germany's surrender.
Yes, I know DEFs are nominally disramed. But they were allowed enough rifles to form the firing squads. If I recall correctly, the commanders in charge were either British or Canadian. Can anyone supply details?