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The Strafdivision "999"

The documentary presents the little-known story of German and Austrian political prisoners who were forced to serve in a Nazi punishment unit in occupied Greece. Many deserted and joined ELAS, actively resisting fascism.

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The documentary presents the little-known story of German and Austrian political prisoners who were forced to serve in a Nazi punishment unit in occupied Greece. Many deserted and joined ELAS, actively resisting fascism.

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