Joachim Peiper: Part 3 - War Crimes, Justice, and the Fall of an SS IconIn this final episode, we examine the Malmedy Massacre, the war crimes trial at Dachau, and Peiper’s controversial postwar life. From the execution of POWs in Belgium to his violent death in France, we look at how Peiper became one of WWII’s most divisive and disturbing figures. Content warning: includes descriptions of war crimes and executions.⏱️ Runtime: ~15minutes Follow Militia Historia for more episodes Missed Episodes 1 & 2? Start there to hear how Peiper rose through the SS and earned his reputation for brutality long before Malmedy.Key words:Joachim PeiperWaffen-SSBattle of the BulgeArdennes OffensiveKampfgruppe Peiper1st SS Panzer DivisionNormandy 1944Operation Wacht am RheinSS war crimesBoves massacreHitler’s last offensiveWWII Western FrontSS atrocitiesMalmedyMilitia Historia podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.