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About The Schutzmannschaft: Hitler's Brutal Baltic Death Squads

The Schutzmannschaft were formed in Nazi occupied territory of the Baltic states and Soviet Union. They were made up of pro-Nazi nationals of the occupied countries and were responsible for countless deaths of their own countrymen. 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 Schutzmannschaft: Hitler's Brutal Baltic Death Squads
Runtime
50 minutes
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English
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