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About The Beast Of The Balkans: The Ruthless Commander Of The Jasenovac Concentration Camp

A profile of Croatian Nazi collaborator Dinko Sakic, the so-called "Beast of the Balkans", and the history behind the Jasenovac concentration camp. Which, under Sakic's command, became known for brutality that shocked even visiting Nazi officials. 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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The Beast Of The Balkans: The Ruthless Commander Of The Jasenovac Concentration Camp
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Society
Runtime
49 minutes
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English
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War Stories

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