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3 unusual facts about Chenogne massacre


Chenogne massacre

The Chenogne massacre refers to a mass execution committed on New Year's Day, January 1, 1945, where German prisoners of war were killed by American forces near the village of Chenogne (also spelled "Chegnogne"), Belgium, thought to be in retaliation for the Malmedy massacre.

An eyewitness account by John Fague of B Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion (of the 11th Armored Division), near Chenogne describes the killing of German prisoners by American soldiers.

Chenogne, Belgium

In 1945 American soldiers are alleged to have massacred German SS soldiers during World War II (see the Chenogne massacre).



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