April 1941. Nazi Germany invades Yugoslavia, bringing rapid collapse, occupation, and the beginning of brutal repression across the Balkans. As resistance movements emerge, the German response becomes increasingly ruthless.<br />The SS-Volunteer Division Prinz Eugen was formed to wage anti-partisan warfare, drawing heavily from ethnic German minorities in south-eastern Europe. Under the command of officers like Artur Phleps, the division quickly became known for its extreme violence against civilians.<br />From Serbia and Bosnia to Montenegro and Croatia, entire villages were burned, thousands of civilians were executed, and mass atrocities became a defining feature of its operations. Campaigns such as Operation Weiss and actions in regions like Piva and Kopaonik left a trail of destruction and mass graves.<br />This documentary explores the formation, operations, and crimes of the Prinz Eugen Division—and how, in the end, many of those responsible were brought to account for their actions.<br /><br />🎥 Watch the full documentary on WorldHistory.tv<br /><br /><br />“SS Prinz Eugen Division: Nazi Unit Behind Balkan Massacres in WW2”<br /><br /><br />🔗 Link in bio & comments 👇<br /><br />#ww2 #history #balkans #militaryhistory #worldwar2<br />
