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About Leon Degrelle: The Belgian War Hero Who Betrayed His Country To The Nazis

A profile of the prominent Belgian fascist Leon Degrelle who betrayed his own country, countrymen and even his own faith to be accepted by the occupying Nazis. He fought against the allies as they attempted to liberate Belgium and would even join the SS in 1943 to prove his loyalty to Adolf Hitler. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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Title
Leon Degrelle: The Belgian War Hero Who Betrayed His Country To The Nazis
Runtime
51 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
War Stories

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